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 (or walnuts, toasted); 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 but rich and flavorful sauce that’s great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. It’s so useful to keep on hand. Make ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for later use. This recipe will yield 1 cup.

Updated at: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:02:19 GMT