Easy Basil Pesto

Name: Easy Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ⅔ cup olive oil (or more as needed); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ cup raw pine nuts; ¼ cup raw cashews; 2 cups packed basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves; ½ tsp kosher salt; black pepper (to taste); ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15min

Flavorful and aromatic, this basil pesto is the best summer sauce to slather on anything! Plus, it comes together in 15 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:05:21 GMT