Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts lightly.
- Blend basil, garlic, and nuts.
- Slowly add olive oil.
- Add Parmesan and lemon.
- Season and adjust taste.
- Store with olive oil layer on top.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor. Add olive oil slowly for smooth texture. Adjust lemon for brightness. Store in fridge with oil layer.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg