- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup tightly packed basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ground black pepper to taste
- Place the Parmesan cheese and olive oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Add the red bell pepper, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; blend again until smooth.