Fresh, homemade basil pesto is way better than any store bought pesto, with a flavour-packed punch! Recipe makes 11 ounces (300g) -- about 1 1/2 cups pesto.
PREP:15 MINS COOK:0 MINS TOTAL:15 MINS
SERVES: 8 SERVES
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 cups basil leaves, washed and packed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a skillet (or pan) over medium-high heat; toast pine nuts until golden, tossing occasionally in the pan. Add the pine nuts to the bowl of your along with the basil, garlic and parmesan cheese; pulse until finely chopped (scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed).
With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin stream until the pesto comes together and is well combined. (Scrape down the sides of the food processor again, if needed). Season with salt to your taste.
NOTES Storage: Any leftover pesto can be stored in an air tight jar and refrigerated for one week. Alternatively, freeze in a small plastic container for up to 3 months (option: freeze in lightly greased ice cube trays for smaller portions, and thaw the amounts required when needed).Nutritional Label: Based on 2 tablespoons of pesto per serve
THERE YOU GO!
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