ItalianVegetarian15 min

Basil Pesto Recipe

This classic basil pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil.

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Basil Pesto Recipe
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Ingredients

Method

  1. In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.

    2 cups fresh basil leaves1/3 cup pine nuts2 cloves garlic1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

    1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  3. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    1/4 teaspoon sea salt