Basil Pesto
A classic fresh sauce made with basil and pine nuts.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pesto
Servings: 1 cup
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup Parmesan-Reggiano cheese grated
- 4 cups basil leaves packed
- ¾ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ½ tsp sea salt more if needed
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spread pine nuts over a baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
Add cooled pine nuts to the bowl of your food processor along with minced garlic and grated cheese. Pulse until combined.
Add your basil leaves.
Turn your food processor on to low and slowly pour in the oil with the motor running until the sauce is smooth.
Garnish with salt.