Ingredients
2cupsfresh basil leaves,lightly packed
2garlic cloves,large, minced
¼cupRomano cheese,finely grated
¼cupparmesan cheese,finely grated
2tbspalmond butter
¼cupbutter,browned and cooled until just warm to the touch
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
1lemon juice,light squeeze
4tbspwarm water
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
Preparation
Add basil to a food processor and pulse a few times.
Add garlic, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese and almond butter, then with motor running, stream in butter and olive oil and pulse until well blended.
Pulse in lemon juice and enough warm water to reach desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over your favorite pasta. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
