Basil Pesto Recipe
Learn how to make classic basil pesto with just 5 simple ingredients! This recipe is delicious, easy to make, and the perfect replacement for your store-bought pesto.
Servings 20 teaspoons
Calories 61kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ½ cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese in food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until combined.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while running food processor. Keep blending until the mixture is thoroughly combined but retains some texture, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust if necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to use fresh pinenuts, otherwise they’ll taste bitter.
- Use more olive oil for a runny consistency and less oil for a thicker consistency.
- It’s important to use good quality olive oil, as you’ll be able to taste it in the pesto.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/20 | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 9mg