Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves; 1 to 2 clove garlic, (chopped); 1/3 cup pine nuts; juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; kosher salt; black pepper

Instructions

Prep:9minCook:1min

Basil pesto is an easy and flavorful sauce to keep on hand. Make ahead and store in the fridge or freezer to use on veggies, salads, sandwiches and, of course, in pasta. This recipe will yield 1 cup.

Updated at: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:02:02 GMT