Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1cup
Equipment
1 Food Processor
1 Cheese Grater
Ingredients
4cupsFresh Basil Leavesabout 3 large bunches
1/2cupOlive OilExtra Virgin if possible
1/3cupPine Nutstoasted
2eachGarlic Cloves
1/2cupParmesan CheeseFreshly grated if possible
1tspSaltCoarse salt, like Kosher, recommended
Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until a paste forms, stopping often to scrape the sides.
Add the grated cheese and the salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and correct flavor and consistency if needed.
Transfer to a small bowl or container, drizzle olive oil over the surface to keep it from drying out or changing color. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Use fresh within a few days or freeze.