Hey there, foodies! Get ready to elevate your pasta nights, sandwiches, and everything in between with this unbelievably easy homemade basil pesto. Forget store-bought – once you taste this fresh, vibrant green sauce, you'll never go back! It's quick, simple, and bursting with incredible flavor.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Shop Key Ingredients
- Pine Nuts
- Parmesan Cheese Wedge
- Good Quality Olive Oil
- Food Processor
Full Recipe Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients a few times until coarsely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube until the mixture is smooth but still has a slight texture.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
