Homemade Basil Pesto
A vibrant, flavorful basil pesto that elevates many dishes, made from fresh ingredients and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Toasted Pine Nuts Toast before adding for richer flavor.
- 2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (tightly packed) Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- 2 clove Garlic Adjust garlic to taste.
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Can be adjusted to taste.
- ½ tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
- ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Add more for a smoother pesto.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place toasted pine nuts in a food processor and blitz for 10 seconds.
- Add basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, then blitz again until everything is well chopped.
- While the food processor is still running, pour in the olive oil and blitz until the mixture is smooth.
Serving
- Use the pesto immediately or store it in an air-tight jar in the fridge for later.
Notes
To keep pesto fresh longer, drizzle a little extra olive oil on top before sealing the jar. Homemade basil pesto can last for about a week in the fridge.