Pesto
This pesto recipe is so easy to make with only 7 ingredients, its perfect for pasta, pizza, chicken, and more! Homemade pesto to top your favorite pasta or pizza or garlic bread
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves (stems removed) (or spinach, cilantro, parsley, etc)
- 1/4 cup raw pine nuts (or walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 TBS garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil to a food processor. (A magic bullet or blender will work too, but may take longer)
- Blend until the mixture reaches your desired texture/consistency.
- Mix in salt and pepper.
- Use on pasta, pizza, chicken, bread, etc.
- Pesto can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for 3-4 months.