Basil Cream Sauce

By Chez_Alexander

Like an Alfredo sauce with a little added pizazz, this easy sauce recipe is great over pasta with chicken or even to top steak and green beans. Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated—the cheese will melt better for a silkier sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
• ¾ cup half-and-half

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Add basil sprig and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 8 minutes.

4. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig. Stir in chopped basil, Parmesan, salt and pepper.

Makes 8 Servings.