Description
A fresh and flavorful sauce made with vibrant basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dipping vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse again until combined.
- While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning. Can be frozen for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg