homemade italian pesto

Homemade italian pesto. Discover our recipe.

The Gourmandize Team

  • Easy
  • Average budget

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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