The Best Basil Pesto Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful homemade basil pesto that’s easy to make and perfect for summer dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the basil leaves thoroughly and patting them dry.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until golden brown (optional).
- Blend the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running to emulsify the mixture.
- Taste your pesto and add salt and pepper as needed, and blend again to incorporate.
- Store the pesto in an airtight container, drizzling olive oil on top before sealing.
Notes
Pesto is versatile; toss it into warm pasta, spread it on bread, or use it as a dip for veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil pesto, homemade pesto, Italian sauce, summer recipes
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