- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano
1/2 cup grated grana Padano
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Using a pestle and mortar or a food processor, crush the basil. Add the olive oil, cheeses, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and crush until a paste is formed.
- Serve with warm pasta, on top of pizza's, or plain with bread.
