Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 ice cube; 1/2 cup olive oil

@britscookin shares a simple and fresh recipe for homemade basil pesto, perfect for using up an abundance of garden basil. This vibrant sauce comes together quickly in a food processor and is delicious on pasta, chicken, or sandwiches.

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Total

13 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 ice cube
1/2 cup olive oil

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Instructions

1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
2
Add the toasted pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor.
3
Pulse the mixture until the nuts and garlic are finely chopped.
4
Add the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and one ice cube to the food processor.
5
Pulse again to combine all ingredients.
6
With the food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy to your desired consistency.
7
Transfer the finished pesto to an airtight jar for storage in the refrigerator.