Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts lightly.
- Add basil and pine nuts to blender.
- Pulse until chopped.
- Add Parmesan cheese.
- Slowly add olive oil.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until desired texture.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best results. Add olive oil slowly for a smooth texture. Store in fridge with a layer of oil on top.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg