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Easy Homemade Pesto
Easy Homemade Pesto is a fresh sauce combining basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, blended with olive oil to create a smooth, flavorful condiment. It can be used as a pasta sauce, spread, or flavor enhancer in various dishes. The recipe emphasizes seasoning with salt and pepper to balance the flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil fresh leaves
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- 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.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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