Basil Oil
Ingredients
2 cups basil leaves loosely packed
1/2 clove garlic
1 3/4 cups olive oil divided
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain the basil and transfer it to a bowl of cold water.
Drain the basil again and place it in a food processor. Add the garlic, salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Process well.
Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups of oil to the food processor and pulse to combine. Scrape down the sides if needed.
Store the basil oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for you
