Y’all know how much I’m loving all the basil that I have coming in this summer. With all of the humidity we’re having, we’re also enjoying a bumper crop of it. And while I’m so blessed with basil, I’m using it as much as possible! I don’t want one leaf of the good stuff to go to waste!
Last night I whipped up one of my favorite dishes for a really quick supper – fettuccine in basil cream sauce.
It was absolutely divine.
And ready in 15 minutes!
That makes it even better in my book!
I know it is a recipe you will enjoy, too.
Start with a little olive oil and butter in a heavy sauce pan.
Have your fettuccine noodles cooking in another pot as you are making your basil cream sauce.
Chop garlic cloves and saute in the oil and butter for just a minute. Then add in tomatoes, chicken stock, and all that glorious basil. Simmer for a bit until it’s gotten nice and thickened.
Next pour in some heavy cream and simmer for a little bit longer. Throw in your salt and pepper.
Oh me, oh my!
Drain fettuccine and pour basil cream sauce over it.
Plate up a bowl full and grate a bit of fresh Parmesan cheese on top and devour.
For an over the top dish, add a bit of flaked smoked salmon or slices of grilled chicken to the top.
And then just enjoy every single delicious bite.
Recipe for a quick, simple and delicious basil cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 tomatoes, chopped (Roma or Plum recommended)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup finely chopped basil leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- fettuccine
- Parmesan cheese
- salmon or chicken (optional)
Instructions
http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/07/14/fettuccine-with-basil-cream-sauce/
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil and butter in large saucepan.
- Add garlic and saute for about one minute.
- Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and basil.
- Simmer over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Pour basil cream sauce over fettuccine and serve immediately.
- Additionally, you may add smoked salmon or slices of grilled chicken for additional protein.
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I think I might just make this again tomorrow!
Enjoy!
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Ok, that my friend is a keeper! BOOKMARKED! Will be trying it today for my basil loving 2 year old. Will let you know how it came out
Oh, Robyn! This girl loves some pasta…I’ll totally be making this! Thank you!
Our basil is going crazy this year. I will have to make the sauce!
Yummy, yum, yum!
Thanks!!! I was just thinking about what to do with all the basil I have!
divine is right . . . i do love you Miss Robyn . . . yes i do . . .
Basil is one herb I can grow quite well and I have no idea what to do with it all. Thanks for this delicious suggestion!
My basil is looking really lame in the garden right now, but I bet I could scrounge up enough to make this! Looks so good!
Fifteen minutes to creamy dreamy pasta?! I can get on board with that!
This look amazingly good! Thanks for another basil recipe!
Love the simplicity and ease of this! Looks awesome!
Love all that fresh basil too. This pasta looks wonderful!
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try! Thanks for another great recipe.
All of my favorite things! Pasta, salmon & basil! *swoon*
I officially have everything needed for this gorgeous looking dish and it is 100% saved! With that much butter and cream it is bound to be delicious
perfect summer evening recipe, lovely!
I’ve been needing some basil recipes! I’m putting this on the menu for this week. Thanks!
I saw your recipe last week and made a mental note…cooked this aMAZing pasta for dinner tonight with the addition of summer sausage, and EVerybody loved it, including my superpicky fourteen year old son. Thank you so much for a delicious new recipe to put into regular rotation. So quick, So easy, SO good!!!
This is a great recipe! I made this for dinner tonight and the Husband loved it! Also Sauteed some Portobello’s to go with it! Delish!