Basil Pesto

This fresh Basil Pesto recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes!

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Place the fresh basil, garlic cloves and pine nuts in a food processor.

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Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.

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Add the oil and process until smooth.

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Remove the sauce from the food processor and mix in the cheese.

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Season to taste.

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Serve and enjoy!

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For the most flavorful homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet before blending them into a sauce.

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LET'S START cooking!

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Basil Pesto

This fresh Basil Pesto recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes!

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Place the fresh basil, garlic cloves and pine nuts in a food processor.

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Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.

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Add the oil and process until smooth.

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Remove the sauce from the food processor and mix in the cheese.

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Season to taste.

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Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!

For the most flavorful homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet before blending them into a sauce.

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LET'S START cooking!