Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry basil leaves thoroughly.
- Toast pine nuts lightly in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor; pulse until roughly chopped.
- Add parmesan, salt, and pepper; pulse again to combine.
- While processing, slowly drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds or omit nuts entirely.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- Drizzle over pasta, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables for maximum enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg