Basil Pesto Recipe

5 from 1 review

This fresh Basil Pesto recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! Homemade Pesto is very easy to make and tastes so much better than store bought.

Course Condiment, Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Basil Pesto

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 1736kcal

Author Chef Kathy McDaniel

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves about 2 large bunches
2 garlic cloves peeled
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth.
Remove from the food processor and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

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