Basil Pesto
Flavorful, healthy, and delicious. Make it in less than 15 minutes and keep in the refrigerator for Mediterranean inspired pastas, bread, pizza, or chicken
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups packed fresh basil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for extra virgin olive oil into a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the EVOO while the food processor runs. Continue to blend until the pesto is beginning to get smooth, periodically turning the food processor off to scrape down the sides.
- When the oil is fully incorporated, add salt and pepper. Give it a quick taste and add more of any ingredients if needed to get desired taste. Run the food processor again until all the ingredients are well blended. The pesto should be a bit chunky.