Name: Basil Oil
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves; 3/4 cup olive oil

Recipe information

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves

3/4 cup olive oil

Blanch basil in medium saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Pat basil dry with paper towels. Transfer to blender. Add oil; puree until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.)

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