Step 1

Rinse basil and remove leaves from stem. Peel garlic.

Step 2

Add basil leaves, garlic cloves, cheese, salt and pine nuts to blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until ingredients are blended into a coarse mixture.

Step 3

Drizzle in olive oil and pulse blender until all ingredients are well mixed. If needed, scrape sides of blender to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Step 4

Add lemon juice and again pulse.

Step 5

Taste and adjust salt, garlic and cheese to your taste.