Basil-Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 sprig fresh basil plus 2 tablespoons chopped, divided
• 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Add basil sprig and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig. Stir in chopped basil, Parmesan, salt and pepper.