Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
Learn how to make the best basil pesto in under 10 minutes with just a few simple ingredients! This bright, herbaceous sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, and sandwiches!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted if desired
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice the juice from one lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Pulse the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Continue processing for a few more seconds until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Notes
Yield: Makes about 1 cup of pesto.
Store unused pesto sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to help prevent oxidation.
