Basil Pesto Sauce

Sauces & Dressings

Fresh basil pesto in a small bowl with pine nuts and basil leaves

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 – 3 medium fresh garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic
cloves in a blender (or food processor). Blend until
a paste form, stopping often to push down the basil.
Add lemon juice and blend.

Add in the Parmesan cheese and Kosher salt; blend until
smooth. Transfer to a bowl.