
Ingredients–
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp softened butter
Method –
- Soak and wash the basil in cold water and roughly dry with paper towels
- Put the first 5 ingredients in a mixie and process to a uniform, creamy consistency
- Transfer to a bowl and add the grated cheese
- Then mix in the softened butter