Easy Homemade Pesto Recipe
This is how I make classic basil pesto at home. It's incredibly simple and flavorful and uses only a handful of fresh ingredients.
Foto: Sally's Baking Addiction — Sally
Ingredients
1 servings
- 2 cups (60g) fresh basil leaves*
- 1/3 cup (48g) pine nuts*
- 1/3 cup (25g) freshly grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 small cloves garlic (raw or roasted, see recipe Note below)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps
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Pulse the basil, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic together in a food processor or blender. Scrape down the sides, then add the oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until everything is blended together and relatively smooth. Add a drizzle more olive oil to thin out, if desired. Taste and add pepper (and/or more salt) if desired. I always add a pinch of pepper.
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Store pesto in a jar or sealable container, tightly seal, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Source: Sally's Baking Addiction
by Sally
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