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Creamy basil parmesan sauce served over pasta
Rich and creamy basil sauce

Creamy Basil Parmesan Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
If Pesto and Alfredo sauce had a baby, this would be it. The cream softens the intensity of the basil, appealing to those who find straight pesto too strong. Parmesan acts as a natural flavor enhancer (umami), adding depth to the light cream.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Chop the basil (not too fine to avoid bruising), smash the garlic, and grate the cheese.

Tip: Mise en place: have everything ready.
2 ✓

Melt butter in a skillet and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.

Tip: Just until fragrant, no color.
3 ✓

Pour in the cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it begins to coat the pan.

Tip: We are reducing the water content to thicken it.
4 ✓

Reduce heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan until melted.

Tip: Do not boil after adding cheese, or it may become grainy/oily.
5 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.

Tip: Basil is heat sensitive; residual heat is perfect.
6 ✓

Season with salt (careful, cheese is salty!) and white pepper.

Tip: We use white pepper to avoid black specks in the white sauce.

Recipe FAQ

The cream curdled.
You likely boiled it too hard. Cream should only simmer gently. A splash of cold water and rapid whisking can sometimes save it.
Can I use dried basil?
Not recommended here. Fresh basil oils provide the signature freshness; dried basil tastes 'grassy' in cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch White Pepper