Truff Green Sauce Recipe
If you love creamy, flavorful sauces, this Truff Green Sauce Recipe is a must-try. It’s fresh, vibrant and perfect for pasta, veggies or grilled meat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Truff oil or truffle oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: red chili flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
Wash the Herbs
- Rinse the basil and parsley under cold water. Pat dry with a towel. Removing excess water helps the sauce stay smooth.
Prep the Garlic
- Peel the garlic cloves. Chop roughly so it blends easily. Garlic gives the sauce a rich, earthy flavor.
Toast the Nuts
- In a small pan, lightly toast the pine nuts or walnuts. This brings out their natural flavor. Be careful not to burn them.
Blend the Ingredients
- Add basil, parsley, garlic and toasted nuts into a blender or food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add Cheese and Oil
- Add Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Blend again until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides as needed.
Add Truff Oil and Lemon
- Pour in Truff oil and lemon juice. Blend briefly. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon as needed.
Adjust Consistency
- If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or olive oil. Blend again until perfect.
Serve or Store
- Use immediately over pasta, chicken or veggies. Or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Swap pine nuts with walnuts for a more earthy flavor.
- Add a small handful of spinach for a milder green color.
- Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan version.
- Mix in a teaspoon of red chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Warm the sauce slightly before serving to enhance aroma.