Homemade Basil Pesto
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Homemade Basil Pesto can be made with garden fresh basil or store bought fresh basil, it's easy to make and you can freeze to use year round
Course:
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
Basil, Easy, Herb Cream Sauce, Homemade, Parmesan, Pesto, Recipe, Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 264 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- kosher salt, pepper
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
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Put the basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper in a food processor.
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Turn the food processor on and slowly pour in the olive oil until it's the consistency you prefer.
Note: Less olive oil will be thicker and more olive oil will be a thinner pesto.
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Store in a covered container in the fridge for a few days, or store in the freezer for several months.