Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3-1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (rinsed and dried)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (more or less, to taste)

Instruction

  • Place basil leaves and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until combined well.
  • Add olive oil, a little at a time, pulsing in-between.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is a smooth.  Season with additional salt and pepper (if desired) and stir well to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.