This classic basil pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsfresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cuppine nuts
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 3
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.