Lemon, Garlic, and Basil Alfredo
Ingredients
2 Lemons
3 heaping tablespoons of garlic
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese (don’t use jarred or pre-grated; it can stiffen up and become hard).
3 tablespoons of OLP Pizza Shake (Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, sugar, and Parmesan & Romano Cheese)
1 quart of Heavy Cream
1 ½ tablespoons of sugar.
1 heaping teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
10-12 basil leaves sliced
Directions
Zest 1 whole lemon and set aside.
Squeeze 2 lemons ensuring there is no pulp and set aside.
Heat Olive Oil and add the garlic to a large sauté pan with the flame half way between medium and high heat.
Stir with a rubber spatula until slightly browned
Add the lemon zest. Stir in for 1 minute
Add the quart of heavy cream, salt, pepper, and basil.
Reduce for 8 minutes constantly stirring and wiping down the sides of the pan.
Ensure the mixture does not boil over. It will begin to bubble hard within 3-4 minutes; either work quickly or turn your heat down slightly.
Add the OLP Pizza Shake, sugar, lemon juice and continue to stir and reduce for another 5 minutes.
Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and continue to reduce and stir for another 5 minutes.
The mixture should be quite viscous and easily stick to a piece of pasta or a spoon.
Serve as an Alfredo on pasta or as the sauce with Chicken Piccata.