Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

Author: Lisa Zapatka

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Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups packed fresh basil
• 1/4 cup pignoli/pine nuts (you can substitute cashews or walnuts)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the pine nuts, garlic & cheese in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add the basil, salt & pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil though the feeding tube and process until creamy and smooth.
3. I recommend serving it fresh. The flavor is so much better! You can freeze it as well.