Basil Pesto

This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of fresh basil pesto. This flavorful
condiment goes well with beef, poultry and seafood. It makes a wonderful salad
dressing, or serve it as a dip with raw vegetables and crackers.

Servings: 2 cups

Author:

Course:

condiments Sauces

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

homemade condiments Basil pesto ways to use fresh basil

🧂 Ingredients

4 cups fresh basil leaves

stems removed
1/2 cup pine nuts

toasted for extra flavor
3-5 cloves garlic
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1 Add the basil leaves, garlic cloves and pine nuts to a food process. Process
until the ingredients are finely minced.
2 With the food processor on low, gradually add in the olive oil and process until
smooth.
3 Add the grated parmesan cheese, and process by pulsating a few times, until just
combined.
4 Scoop from the food processor and serve as a dip, on mozzarella cheese or on
pasta.