Creamy Basil Sauce – Homesteadin' In The City

Ingredients

• 3 cups basil leaves, stems removed
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp pine nuts
• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano plus 1/4 cup
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2-4 tsp kosher salt (set to your desired taste)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper