Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups, lightly packed fresh basil leaves  ((42g / 1.5oz))
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan  ((35g / 1.2oz))
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup light extra virgin olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Place pine nuts on a baking tray and toast for 5 minutes shaking every so often.
  • Add basil, garlic, Parmesan and toasted pine nuts to the bowl of a food processor and blend on low while adding the oil in a slow steady stream.
  • If not using it straight away, sStore in the fridge in a preserve jar with a layer of oil on top for up to 4-5 days.