Homemade Pesto

Forget about store bought pesto, because homemade pesto taste better…

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Toast pine nuts in clean pan without any oil until lightly golden. Take them out of pan and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Pick out all basil leaves and wash throughly.

Step 3

In a blender, add toasted pine nuts, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 cup of oil and blend. Add oil gradually and keep blending until every thing is smooth and the right consistency. (You can use a mortar and pestle if you like)

Step 4

Store pesto into a container and refrigerate if not using it.