Fettuccine with Basil Cream Sauce
Basil cream sauce over fettuccine makes a delicious meal. Lots of fresh basil and a bit of garlic makes this basil cream sauce flavorful and a favorite.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 5 tomatoes chopped (Roma or Plum recommended)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth or broth
- 1 cup finely chopped basil leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 16-ounce package fettuccine
- Parmesan cheese
- salmon or chicken, optional
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1592IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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