Easy Homemade Pesto

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Course

    Main Course

Easy Homemade Pesto

No need for store-bought pesto anymore. This recipe is so easy with just 5 ingredients. And it takes just 5 min to make too!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • cup freshly grated parmesan
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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