Description
Very Incredible Basil Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful condiment that elevates any dish with its fresh basil, aromatic garlic, and rich Parmesan. Perfect for pasta, grilled chicken, or as a dip for bread, this sauce is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to enhance your favorite meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon juice; pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified into a smooth sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over pasta or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg