Basil Pesto Recipe
This is my very best pesto recipe that is super easy to make! Classic basil pesto loaded with toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese - I keep a batch of this in my fridge every week to elevate meals. Make some today!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ to ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice and a big pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until small crumbs remain and everything is combined. With the processor on, stream in the olive oil until the mixture comes together.
- Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Use as desired! This freezes great too.
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