Italian•quick
Basil Pesto
Love pasta but not tomato sauce? Then, this classic Italian basil pesto recipe is for you! Make this homemade pesto in just 5 minutes!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3/4 cup pine nuts
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese (freshly grated)
- 3 cups basil leaves (packed)
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients except for basil and olive oil to food processor. Blend with pulsing motion for a minute or so to breakdown and form a paste.
- 2
Next add the basil and with processor running slowly add the oil in a steady stream to blend thoroughly.
- 3
This makes 3 cups of fresh basil pesto which can be used over hot pasta or as a dipping sauce.