How to Make Pesto
A classic pesto recipe using fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse again to combine.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a paste forms.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Serve pesto with pasta, as a sandwich spread, or as a dip.