Basil Cream Sauce For Pasta

Summer is the season when basil is in all its glory. This fragrant herb usually makes its appearance in pesto but basil makes a great addition to other sauces, as well.  Why not try making a basil cream sauce for your pasta?

Get started with this great recipe for tagliatelle pasta with basil cream. The creamy basil sauce is complimented with zucchini and peas, which are sauteed and liberally sprinkled with parmessan cheese. This is truly a wonderful pasta dish for the summer season.

If you enjoy pairing zucchini with pasta, you may also like this herbed soft cheese and zucchini lasagna or linguini with swordfish, zucchini and mint.