No need for store-bought pesto anymore. This recipe is so easy with just 5 ingredients. And it takes just 5 min to make too!
Ingredients
1 cup
Basil, fresh
(fresh)
3 clove(s)
Garlic
(peeled)
3 tbsp
Pine nuts, dried
1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
(freshly grated)
to taste
salt and; black pepper
(Kosher; freshly ground; (to taste))
1/3 cup
Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes:
I sometimes use my magic bullet to blend ingredients together and find it works well.
I often add parsley (1/4 cup) to this recipe for a different flavour or just leave recipe as is. Both grow well in my garden so I like to make use of both herbs as much as possible!
