Description
A delightful basil sauce that elevates your dishes with fresh flavors, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Chop the garlic: Finely chop or press the garlic.
- Toast the nuts: Lightly toast your walnuts or pine nuts in a skillet for 3-4 minutes.
- Blend the base: Combine basil leaves, garlic, and toasted nuts in a food processor and pulse until chopped.
- Incorporate the oil: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add cheese and season: Toss in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, then blend again.
- Final blend: Blend until your desired consistency is reached.
- Store or serve: Transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different nuts or herbs for a unique touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil sauce, pesto, Italian sauce, fresh basil, easy recipes