Makes about 1 ¼ cups
Ingredients
3 oz.
Rob's Gourmet Greens Fresh Basil Leaves
½ cup
pine nuts, toasted
½ cup
freshly grated Kowalski's Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves
garlic
½ cup
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Kowalski's Basil Infused Olive Oil, plus extra for fresh storage
- kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil through an oil spout until mixture is glossy, very smooth and coats the back of a metal spoon without running off quickly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator, covered with a thin layer of olive oil, for up to 3 days.
Variations:
- Substitute another fresh herb (such as cilantro, oregano or Italian parsley) or spinach for all or part of the basil.
- Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives or artichokes.
- Use walnuts, almonds or pecans in place of the pine nuts.
- Try Asiago or Romano cheese in place of Parmesan.
