Ingredients

1 cup olive oil

2 med yellow onion, diced

16 clove garlic, minced

4 cups heavy cream

1 1/3 T minced fresh thyme or marjoram

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 or 6 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute longer. Add the cream, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the cream thickens and reduces slightly.

Remove from the heat, stir in the thyme, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool completely before using.