Homemade Pesto Sauce
Fresh Basil Pesto with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Juice of 1/2 lemon for brightness
Directions:
In a food processor, combine basil leaves and pine nuts. Pulse a few times to chop.
Add garlic and Parmesan cheese. Pulse again until well combined.
With the processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Scrape down the sides, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice if desired and pulse briefly to incorporate.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze pesto in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: 1 cup (about 8 servings)
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Basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil = the dream team
Make your own pesto in just 10 minutes! So fresh, so flavorful!
Homemade Pesto Sauce
Fresh Basil Pesto with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Juice of 1/2 lemon for brightness
Directions:
In a food processor, combine basil leaves and pine nuts. Pulse a few times to chop.
Add garlic and Parmesan cheese. Pulse again until well combined.
With the processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Scrape down the sides, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice if desired and pulse briefly to incorporate.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze pesto in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: 1 cup (about 8 servings)
#pestolove #freshbasil #homemadecondiments #pestopasta #basilrecipes #saucerecipe #italianflavors #easypesto #quickrecipes #garlicandherbs #pineandparmesan #oliveoilrecipes #greenpesto #nocookingneeded #classicpesto #mediterraneandiet #lowcarbsauce #diykitchen #summersauces #herbgardenrecipes
Basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil = the dream team 💚 Make your own pesto in just 10 minutes! So fresh, so flavorful! 🌿🧄🧀
