Fresh Basil Pesto
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4.5
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12
Fresh Basil Pesto
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This Fresh Basil Pesto is as bright and delicious as it gets. Try it on pasta, in a sandwich, or simply with a loaf of crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups packed fresh basil
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup pine nuts toasted until golden and cooled
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine basil and about 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil, blend into a paste. Add pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Makes about 1 ½ cups.
- Basil Pesto can be made up to three days in advance. Refrigerate it in a sealed container.
- If you cannot find pine nuts, you can substitute them with a variety of other items such as walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, or pistachios.
- If you prefer your basil pesto to be a little thinner, simply drizzle in more olive oil until you reach the desired consistency.
- If you are unsure how to toast the pine nuts, check out this guide on How to Toast Nuts.
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4.5
27 reviews
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