Description
A creamy and vibrant Basil Parmesan White Sauce made with fresh basil, shallot, garlic, mayonnaise, vegetarian-rennet Parmesan, lemon juice, and olive oil blended into a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for pasta, vegetables, chicken, sandwiches, dips, and more.
Ingredients
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup roughly chopped shallot
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic smashed
2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese made with vegetarian rennet such as Tillamook or Cabot
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Blend fresh basil leaves, chopped shallot, mayonnaise, and smashed garlic until smooth then scrape down the sides and add Parmesan cheese made with vegetarian rennet, olive oil, lemon juice, and a small pinch of salt then blend until creamy then taste and adjust by adding more lemon juice, Parmesan, or salt if desired then chill for 15 to 30 minutes for best flavor or serve immediately.
Notes
You can swap part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version though the texture becomes less rich.
The sauce pairs well with pasta chicken roasted vegetables sandwiches and appetizers.
Fresh herbs such as dill oregano or thyme can be added for additional flavor layers.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American