BASIL ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Using a food processor, finely chop the 1/2 cup of basil leaves until the consistency of pesto.
• 2. Cook pasta until al dente in salted water according to package directions.
• 3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter on medium-low heat in a large saucepan - do not allow to boil or the butter will separate.
• 4. When butter is melted, measure out 1/2 cup of water from the cooking pasta and add to the butter.
• 5. Gently stir in the grated parmesan until thoroughly melted.
• 6 Stir the basil from the food processor into the sauce.
• 7. Add additional pasta water as needed to obtain a smooth consistency.
• 8. Drain the pasta and immediately add to the sauce pan, gently tossing the pasta until coated.
• 9. Transfer pasta and sauce to a warm serving platter.
• 10. Top with the chopped basil leaves and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is reduced and begins to thicken.
• Set heat to LOW and whisk in the parmesan cheese.
• Whisk in the basil pesto and continue to cook over low heat until smooth and creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper; taste for seasonings and pesto, and adjust accordingly.
• If sauce is too thin, add a little more parmesan cheese.
• If sauce is too thick, whisk in more cream or water.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve right away or let completely cool and refrigerate.