Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional lemon juice
Instructions
- Add pine nuts and garlic to food processor and pulse.
- Add basil leaves and pulse again.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending.
- Add Parmesan cheese and blend until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Adjust taste and serve immediately or store.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor. Add olive oil slowly for creamy texture. Toast pine nuts for deeper taste. Store with a thin layer of olive oil to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg