Basil Pesto Sauce
A delicious and vibrant basil pesto sauce that brings fresh flavors right to your kitchen. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or grilled veggies.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces Fresh Basil Leaves About 6 cups lightly packed
- 1/2 cup Pine Nuts Toasted for added flavor
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the pine nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook them, tossing occasionally, until they are light golden brown, toasted, and fragrant, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Let them cool slightly, then add them to the food processor.
- Add the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and kosher salt to the food processor with the cooled pine nuts. Pulse the ingredients together until they are finely chopped but not fully blended into a paste.
Mixing
- Remove the lid and slowly pour in half of the olive oil. Pulse the mixture until it is well combined.
- If you prefer a thinner pesto, add the remaining olive oil and pulse again until all the ingredients are fully mixed.
- Taste your pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or garlic according to your preference.
Notes
To store your pesto, place it in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.