Brazilian•quick
Homemade Basil Pesto
Olivia's Cuisine recipe - Brazilian
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 bunch of fresh basil (about 3.5 cups basil leaves)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of pine nuts (toasted)
- 1 Tbsp of lemon zest (optional)
- 1 Tbsp of lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the dirt of the basil leaves and let it air dry while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 2
Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the garlic to the food processor and pulse it until chopped.
- 4
Add the rest of the ingredients, except the olive oil, and pulse it to the desired consistency.
- 5
With the food processor running on low, slowly add the olive oil. You may add more or less depending on how thick/runny you like your pesto sauce.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning.