Natural Flavor Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prep the Ingredients
Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean towel. Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.
2
Toast the Nuts
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts or walnuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.

3
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and toasted nuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
4
Add Olive Oil and Seasoning
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

5
Mix in Parmesan
Transfer the blended sauce to a bowl and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes according to your preference.