Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring fresh basil as the star ingredient.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while the processor is running.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil, pesto, sauce, Italian, vegetarian