Easy and Delicious Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

You know that moment when your basil plant is thriving and you think, “If I make one more batch of pesto, I might turn into a pine nut?” That was me last night. The basil was bursting out, practically begging to be used, but I wanted to try something different.

Enter: this creamy garlic basil sauce.

I had all the basics on hand for a creamy sauce, but instead of heavy cream, I had milk, so I went for it with the milk, flour, garlic, a block of parmesan, and of course, loads of fresh basil.

I put together this simple white sauce and tossed it with hot pasta and chicken, and you guys, it turned out delicious!

Rich, garlicky, herby, and cozy without being too heavy. Even better? The kids devoured it without hesitation (and trust me, that’s saying something).

So I’m sharing the recipe here in case you’re looking for a fresh way to use up your basil, or want an easy weeknight dinner that feels like a win.

Easy and Delicious Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Easy and Delicious Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A deliciously creamy sauce that you can serve over pasta, chicken, rice.

Print

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
2. Lower the temperature and add flour, stir to make a paste.
3. Add milk slowly, until you have an even consistency without lumps.
4. Add the salt, cheese and basil, mix well. Cook over lower heat to thicken.
5. Pour over your freshly cooked pasta, chicken or rice.

ENJOY

That’s it. It’s super simple and super satisfying. Serve it with a crisp salad or a piece of garlic bread, and call it dinner.

If you try it, let me know how it turns out, and if you have your own twist, I’d love to hear about it!

Enjoy!