Description
A vibrant and flavorful homemade pesto recipe that is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: pesto recipe, homemade pesto, basil pesto, easy pesto recipe, Italian sauce