Put basil inside a colander or sieve and then put the sieve and basil into a large pot of boiling water; blanch for 15 seconds; remove sieve and basil and put into an ice bath; cool; drain.
Squeeze basil dry with hands; chop roughly and put in blender with remaining ingredients except cheese; blend 30 seconds to color oil; add cheese and pulse to blend.
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps/Methods:
Put basil inside a colander or sieve and then put the sieve and basil into a large pot of boiling water; blanch for 15 seconds; remove sieve and basil and put into an ice bath; cool; drain.
Squeeze basil dry with hands; chop roughly and put in blender with remaining ingredients except cheese; blend 30 seconds to color oil; add cheese and pulse to blend.
