Fresh Basil Paste

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups	160g / 5.6oz	Fresh basil leaves - (packed)
		(abt 8 oz weighed with stems on)
4		Garlic cloves - (to 5) - peeled, coarsely
		Chopped
1/3 cup	78ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Optional Additions Per 1/4 Cup
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped pine nuts
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated Parmesan cheese - (to 3 tbspns)

Recipe Instructions

Rinse the basil well and pat dry. In a food processor, puree basil with garlic until coarsely chopped. While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until finely pureed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

USES: Grill or broil some sword fish and spread each portion with a tablespoonful or so of basil puree. Spoon a tablespoonful or so into each portion of canned vegetable soup.

Source:
COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY with Michele Urvater - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MF-6628)

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