From Luckytrim@comcast.net Tue Jan 21 13:32:28 2003 Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 15:30:07 +0000 (UTC) From: Luckytrim Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Basil Cream Sauce Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Basil Cream Sauce 2 cups fresh basil leaves 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 ounces pine nuts 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 pint light cream 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. -- Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to Moderator Patricia Hill at recipes@swcp.com Please allow several days for your submission to appear.