Parmesan-basil cream sauce - great chefs

 
                  PARMESAN-BASIL CREAM SAUCE - GREAT CHEFS
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2   c            Puree, basil **
    2       c            Cream, heavy
    2       tb           Cheese, Parmesan, grated
                         Salt (to taste)
                         Pepper (to taste)
 
        ** In a blender, add fresh basil to 1 tablespoon
   of white wine.
   
        Reduce basil puree by one-half.  Add cream,
   reduce to a smooth consistency, and remove from heat.
   Add Parmesan cheese, salt and white pepper.  Strain
   and reserve.  (Sauce should be of a medium
   consistency.)
   
        Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books,
   1984
   
        Chef:   Jacky Robert, Ernie's, San Francisco, CA
  
 
 
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