- 1/4 cup basil leaves
 - 3 cloves garlic
 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 1 pinch white sugar
 - 1/2 cup butter, softened
 
- Place basil leaves and garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon juice, salt, and sugar; pulse to combine. Place butter into basil mixture and process until smooth.