Homemade pesto is one of the best ways to enjoy a bounty of fresh basil. This basil pesto recipe uses pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan or Romano cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Make it in just 15 minutes!
Homemade pesto is one of the best ways to enjoy a bounty of fresh basil. This basil pesto recipe uses pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan or Romano cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Make it in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
- Fresh Basil leaves- 2 cups
- Parmesan cheese-1/4 cup
- Pine nuts or Almonds- 2 tbsp
- Garlic, chopped- 1 clove (optional)
- Ground pepper- ¼ tsp
- Olive oil- 5 to 6 tbsp
- Salt- to taste
Instructions:
- Use fresh basil leaves for better taste and flavor.
- You could use either pine nuts or almonds.
- In a food processor, add pine nuts or almonds and garlic (if using), process it for a couple of minutes till the nuts have broken down.
- Add basil leaves, parmesan cheese, ground pepper and salt, process it for a few seconds.
- Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Pour olive oil while the food processor is running and process till everything has incorporated well.
- Transfer the pesto into a bowl.
- You could add pesto into your pasta, cook chicken with it, spread over pizza crust, smear on sandwich/panini etc.
- Pesto can be kept in the refrigerator for a week or keep it frozen and it stays longer.
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