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January 6, 2018 By Linda Spiker 5 Comments

How to Make Basil Pesto

When it comes to romance and food, the Italians nailed it. For example, basil pesto. Flavorful, aromatic, delicious, beautiful and so easy to make. Of course if you are in a pinch or lack a food processor, there are delicious store bought brands that work really well. But if you have the time and inclination you may want to give this recipe a whirl and add it to pastas, sandwiches, potatoes and pizzas! So without further adieu…How To Make Basil Pesto!
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What to Use it On?

How about grilled cheese, linguini, or pizza?!

 

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The Recipe: How To Make Basil Pesto

What you need: a food processor or good blender.

5 from 3 votes
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Basil Pesto
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Fresh basil pesto made in minutes!

Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: classic recipe, easy dinner recipe, easy pasta recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3 medium sized garlic cloves peeled (this is how I peel mine!)
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese skip if you live dairy free
Instructions
  1. Pulse garlic in food processor.
  2. Add basil leaves, pine nuts and parmesan.
  3. Puree in processor, slowly adding olive oil till desired consistency is achieved.
  4. Add a generous pinch of sea salt and a few turns of fresh pepper, scrape down sides of processor and process again adding more olive oil if necessary.
  5. To save extra pesto, just place in a small dish, drizzle with olive oil to prevent oxidation and cover with lid or plastic. Keep in fridge for up to 5 days. This makes enough pesto for 16oz of any pasta you choose.

How to Make Basil Pesto

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  1. Daniela says

    March 20, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious, flavorful and pretty easy to make. I know some people find pesto to be a bit intimidating but you’re making this easy!

    Reply
  2. Shelby @Fitasamamabear says

    March 20, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE pesto in the summer! it’s so easy and goes on everything!

    Reply
    • Linda Spiker says

      March 21, 2018 at 2:36 am

      I love it all year!

      Reply
  3. Carol Little R.H. @StudioBotanica says

    March 21, 2018 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    Well you just know I love Pesto — This is just SO decadent –yet easy to make!
    I always seem to make to much and then I freeze in ice cube trays and then LABEL and toss in freezer.
    Pesto is SO versatile and adds great flavour to everything!

    Reply
    • Linda Spiker says

      March 21, 2018 at 2:36 am

      That’s a great idea Carol. I should add it to my post!

      Reply

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