Basic Basil Pesto

Name: Basic Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 3 whole Garlic Cloves; 1/3 cups Pine Nuts; 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 whole Garlic Cloves
1/3 cups Pine Nuts
2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Chop garlic and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse a few times.
2

Add the basil and pulse a few more times.
3

Add olive oil slowly while food processor is running.
4

Scrape down the sides of the processor, add the grated cheese, pulse again to blend.
5

Salt and pepper to taste.
6

Serve over pasta or bruschetta.
7

Enjoy!