Basil Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 oz pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint light cream

Directions:

In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	243.52 Kcal (1020 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.47g	33%
Cholesterol	7.33mg	2%
Sodium	176.22mg	7%
Potassium	239.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.66g	3%
Sugars	7.67g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	5.65g	11%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	112.5mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.07 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.34g	33%
Cholesterol	6.27mg	2%
Sodium	150.57mg	7%
Potassium	205mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.25g	3%
Sugars	6.56g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	2%
Protein	4.83g	11%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	4%
Iron	1.5mg	10%
Calcium	96.1mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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