Creamy Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 2 ounces cream cheese 
• 1 bunch basil leaves fresh
• 1 large clove garlic minced
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 1 cup parmesan cheese 

Equipment

• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.
4. Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.