Basil Pesto
Make this Italian essential part of your next meal. Buon appetito!
Recipe by Tiffany Kate-Lyn Matthews
Makes: 1 jar
Preparation time: 8 – 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ cup olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp extra if needed
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
How To Make Basil Pesto
- In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.
- Let them cool slightly.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the basil, toasted nuts, garlic, and Parmesan.
- Pulse until the mixture is just combined, then slowly drizzle in olive oil until the pesto is smooth but still has some texture.
- Remove from the food processor, add lemon juice and season to taste with salt & pepper.