Robin Elliott
@elliottstar
Classic Homemade Pesto
This classic homemade pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce made with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this pesto is easy to make and brings a taste of Italy to your kitchen.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:snack
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Total time20 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 4 cups, packed
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves
- 1 cup
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup, or more as needed
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Homemade Pesto.
Step 1
To create a vibrant and flavorful pesto, start by placing fresh basil leaves, Italian parsley, and crushed garlic into your food processor.
Step 2
Give it a few good pulsesāabout 30 seconds should do the trickāuntil everything is nicely blended and the basil is finely chopped.
Step 3
Next, add in the pine nuts and pulse again for another 30 seconds, allowing them to break down and mingle with the herbs.
Step 4
Now, itās time to introduce the star of the show: shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Step 5
Process this until itās finely ground, adding a rich, nutty flavor to your pesto.
Step 6
With the food processor still running, squeeze in some fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick, and then slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 7
Keep blending until your pesto reaches a smooth and creamy consistency thatās simply irresistible.
Step 8
Once youāve achieved that perfect texture, turn off the food processor and taste your creation.
Step 9
Season it with a pinch of salt and a dash of ground black pepper to elevate the flavors.
Step 10
Enjoy your homemade pesto as a delightful sauce for pasta, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for fresh veggiesāit's sure to impress!.