Mary Wade
@marwade
Classic Basil Pesto
This Classic Basil Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this homemade pesto is a must-try for any Italian cuisine lover.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:snack
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:$10
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Total time15 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 3 cups, packed, washed and dried
- 2 large
- 1/4 cup, lightly toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup, freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons, freshly squeezed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Basil Pesto.
Step 1
To start your delicious pesto, grab your food processor and toss in a generous handful of packed basil leaves along with some fresh garlic cloves.
Step 2
Give it a quick pulse about eight times until everything is finely chopped and fragrant.
Step 3
Next, add in the lightly toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of kosher salt.
Step 4
With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in some extra-virgin olive oil through the chute.
Step 5
This will help create a beautifully blended mixture that’s rich and smooth.
Step 6
Once that’s well combined, it’s time to elevate your pesto! Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a splash of zesty lemon juice.
Step 7
Give it two more quick pulses to mix everything together.
Step 8
And just like that, you’ve crafted a vibrant, homemade pesto that’s perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a dip.
Step 9
Enjoy the burst of flavors and the satisfaction of making it from scratch!.