Homemade Basil Pesto

5 from 2 votes

A bright and herby Homemade Basil Pesto made with fresh basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil. A quick and flavorful sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more!

Course condiment

Cuisine Italian

Keyword basil pesto, homemade basil pesto, homemade basil pesto recipe, homemade pesto

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 55kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Food processor , or high powered blender
rubber spatula
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Airtight storage containers or ice cube trays for freezing

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
½ cup pine nuts
¾ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
3 large fresh garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt , or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , or to taste
½ cup olive oil

Instructions

Pulse basil in a food processor several times.
Add the pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pulse several more times, scraping down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
Slowly add olive oil while the food processor is running. Be sure to scrape down sides of food processor intermittently during this process.
Season with salt and pepper.

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