Basic Pesto

Name: Basic Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup tightly fresh basil leaves, packed; 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Pine Nut; 2 clove Garlic, chopped; Kosher Salt; 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated

It's so easy (and worth it!) to make pesto at home. Our ultimate pesto recipe will transform everything you add it to, from pasta, potatoes, eggs, and more!

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Total10 min

Servings1

Difficultyeasy

AmericanItalianDinner / SupperSides

Ingredients

2 cuptightly fresh basil leaves, packed
0.5 cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
0.25 cupPine Nut
2 cloveGarlic, chopped
Kosher Salt
0.5 cupParmesan Cheese, finely grated

Instructions

1
In a food processor, pulse basil, oil, pine nuts, garlic, and a large pinch of salt until smooth.
2
Transfer basil mixture to a medium bowl and stir in Parmesan; season with more salt, if needed.
3
<strong>Make Ahead:</strong> Pesto can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.