Homemade italian pesto. Discover our recipe.
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- Easy
- Average budget
1.3/5
(83 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 medium sized fresh garlic cloves, minced
Preparation
Step 1
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor.
Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve with pasta, or on sandwiches, makes one cup.enjoy!
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