Basil Pesto Recipe

Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. Now, it’s easily available in stores, but why buy them when you can easily whip them up in your kitchen! You can spread it on a sandwich, mix it with pasta or have it just like that!

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Basil Pesto Recipe

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Course

Condiments, Spread

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• •Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup of olive oil

Course Condiments, Spread Cuisine Italian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 cups of Fresh Basil Leaves 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese •Salt to taste 1/2 cup of olive oil

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Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to the blender.
2. Blend them well. If needed, brush down the sides and blend again. Add more salt, if required.
3. Add 1tbsp of olive oil and blend again.
4. Keep blending until the mixture is smooth and saucy.

Recipe Notes

Make sure that you refrigerate the sauce if you don't use it immediately.