Best 5 Creamy Basil Sauce Recipes

STEAK & PROSCIUTTO SKEWERS WITH CREAMY BASIL-TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Layer 1 slice steak and 1 slice prosciutto; roll up. Repeat with remaining slices of meat., Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until beef reaches desired doneness, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until blended. Stir in lemon juice and herbs. Serve with kabobs.,

PAN FRIED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS IN CREAMY BASIL PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat your skillet on medium low, dip chicken pieces in egg and then dredge with flour.
• After all chicken has been floured, add butter to the pan, allow to butter to melt adjusting heat as necessary to keep butter from burning.
• Add all the chicken to the pan and allow to cook on medium for approximately five minutes.
• Then flip to cook the other side.
• After chicken has been cooked, remove from pan and add cream, basil, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
• Turn heat down to low and stir to make sure the pan drippings are well distributed throughout the pan.
• Cook until slightly thickened.
• In a large serving bowl, place freshly cooked pasta, then add the chicken, when sauce is finished pour it evenly over entire dish.
• Grate approximately 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese over the dish.
• Serve hot.

CREAMY BASIL SAUCE FOR RIGATONI

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to boil and cook rigatoni according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, chop garlic in food processor. Add cottage cheese, Gorgonzola and basil, and process until smooth. Add tomato and process into tiny chunks. Stir in pepper and, if you like, the pine nuts.
• Drain rigatoni, stir into sauce and serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat until sizzling. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Add chicken; cook 8 to 12 minutes or until juices are clear.
• Remove from skillet; set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
• Stir flour into skillet. Add half and half and garlic, stirring constantly l minute or until slightly thickened.
• Stir tomatoes and basil. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 4 or 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Garnish with basil leaves.

CREAMY LEMON BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in a food processor and process until smooth. Whip the mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl until creamy. Stir in basil mixture. Chill, covered, until serving time.