Basil Cream Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. olive oil
4 large cloves garlic
3 c. packed basil leaves
2 c. heavy cream
1 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 lb. pasta (fettucine)

Preparation

Blend 1/4 cup
oil and garlic in blender.
Slowly add basil and additional 1/4 cup oil until it becomes a fine green paste.
In saucepan, add cream, basil paste, 3/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
Heat just until hot.
Cook and drain pasta.
Toss with sauce and garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.