Best 2 Basil Butter Sauce Recipes

Basil butter sauce, a vibrant and aromatic condiment, adds a touch of elegance to any dish. This versatile sauce is made by blending fresh basil, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, creating a luscious and flavorful creation that enhances the taste of various culinary delights. Whether you drizzle it over pasta, grilled vegetables, or seafood, basil butter sauce transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences. Its vibrant green color and herbaceous aroma make it a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, leaving you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BASIL-BUTTER SAUCE

Basil-Butter Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
8 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan, and add shallots. Cook briefly, and add basil and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
Add cream, and bring to a rapid boil. Cook this until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove the sauce from the heat, and immediately add the remaining 4 tablepoons of butter, salt and pepper, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 119 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER-BASIL SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Ravioli with Brown Butter-Basil Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-23163

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 T. butter per serving
1 T. olive oil per serving
fresh basil to taste (I used about 1/4 c. per serving)
1-2 T. walnut pieces per serving
cheese ravioli, amount to your liking/appetite per serving
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Have water boiling for pasta when you start the sauce. In sauce pan, heat butter over medium high heat and cook until browned. Add olive oil and reduce heat. Toss ravioli in boiling water; toss walnuts into butter to brown lightly. Fresh pasta only takes a few minutes to cook so watch carefully. As you're draining the ravioli, throw the basil in the sauce just to wilt. Plate ravioli and pour sauce over. Pass parmesan separately. Other ideas: if you like more sauce on your pasta, try adding some chicken or vegetable broth to the sauce just long enough to heat -- a few tablespoons per serving. Try different herbs -- rosemary or sage are both excellent. Try different ravioli -- sweet potato or winter squash are good with sage.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use half the amount.
Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the sauce.
If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, whisk the slurry into the sauce and bring to a simmer.
Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite pasta, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Basil butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. With its fresh, herby flavor, basil butter sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.