Italian•quick
Basil Pesto
Fresh, homemade basil pesto is way better than any store bought pesto, with a flavour-packed punch!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 2 cups basil leaves (washed and packed)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (fresh shredded )
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet (or pan) over medium-high heat; toast pine nuts until golden, tossing occasionally in the pan. Add the pine nuts to the bowl of your along with the basil, garlic and parmesan cheese; pulse until finely chopped (scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed).
- 2
With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin stream until the pesto comes together and is well combined. (Scrape down the sides of the food processor again, if needed). Season with salt to your taste.