Description
A fresh and aromatic dish highlighting the beauty of basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry basil leaves.
- Blend basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and salt.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Pine nuts can be substituted with walnuts.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil aesthetic, fresh basil, aromatic dish, Italian sauce