Homemade Pesto
By
Kitchen Crew
@JustaPinch
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Wondering what to make with all your fresh basil? Try pesto! aromatic basil is mixed with zesty garlic, fruity olive oil, toasted pine nuts, savory sea salt, and creamy Parmesan cheese. In this recipe, grated Parmesan is folded in with the basil mixture for a softer, fuller pesto. Mix this pesto with pasta, use it as a base for homemade pizza, toss it in a tomato salad, or dip crusty bread into it. This bright, wonderful pesto is soon to be one of your favorite flavors of summer.
Ingredients
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2 ctightly packed fresh basil
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1/2 ctoasted pine nuts
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2/3 clight tasting olive oil
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2 tspfresh chopped garlic
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1/4 tspsea salt (or more to taste)
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3/4 cfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Homemade Pesto
- Put the basil, pine nuts, 1/3 cup of olive oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor.
- Pulse 5 or 6 times. Scrape down the sides of the food processor.
- Turn the food processor to its lowest speed. Through the lid, in a slow and steady stream, pour the remaining olive oil into the food processor until the oil is combined with the basil mixture and nicely pureed.
- Spoon the pesto into a bowl. Fold in the Parmesan cheese. (Note: If desired, the Parmesan can be blended in with the food processor. After streaming in the olive oil, add the cheese and blend until smooth.)
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To refrigerate or freeze the pesto, place the pesto in an air-tight container. Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top of the pesto. Store in the fridge for two to three days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
About Homemade Pesto
Course/Dish: Other Sauces
Main Ingredient: Spice/Herb/Seasoning
Regional Style: Italian
Collection: Fresh Finds
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
