Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::10
Yield::10 servings
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
ΒΌ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large clove garlic, minced
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.
Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.
Cook's Notes:
For a thinner sauce, add leftover water from blanching the basil to the sauce while in the blender. Also if you are not able to find fresh basil, you can substitute with frozen basil, use roughly a cup of frozen pre-cooked basil (or to taste).