Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1 to 2 clove garlic (roughly chopped); 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts, toasted); Juice of ½ lemon; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for storing); 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1min

This fresh basil pesto recipe is easy to make with pine nuts (or walntus), garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil. Make ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for later use. Be sure to read through my post and watch the video for important tips!

Updated at: Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:47 GMT