Ingredients
⅓cupraw pine nutsor almonds, walnuts, pecans or pepitas
2cupsfresh basil leavesabout 3 ounces or 2 large bunches
¼cupparmesan cheesegrated
1tbsplemon juice
2clovescloves garlicroughly chopped
½tspfine sea salt
½cupextra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
In a medium skillet, toast the nuts over medium heat, stirring frequently , until nice and fragrant, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Pour them into a bowl to cool for a few minutes.
Combine the basil, cooled nuts, parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor or blender.
With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
Continue processing until the mixture is well blended, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Taste, and adjust if necessary.
Serve it with pasta or as a dip, and enjoy!
