Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (60g) fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (45g) pine nuts
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and the first 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil in the food processor.
  2. Pulse 5-7 times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped. Note: Don't over blend here or the basil will bruise.
  3. Turn the processor to medium low speed.
  4. While the motor is running, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil in a steady stream until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pulse 2-3 more times just to incorporate the seasoning.
  7. Taste for salt. Note: Different salts vary in potency.
  8. Transfer to a glass jar for storage.