Classic Basil Pesto

Level

Beginner

Time

10 min.

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of our fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts (can sub with walnuts or almonds)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Prep: Toast the pine nuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until
golden and fragrant (optional but recommended).

Step 2

Blend base: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and garlic.
Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 3

Add cheese: Add Parmesan and pulse again.

Step 4

Stream oil: With the machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth but still
textured.

Step 5

Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

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