Basic Pesto Recipe

5 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Fresh basil
  • 1/4 c. Pine nuts
  • 3 x Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil (or possibly as needed)
  • 3 Tbsp. Heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender place the basil, pine nuts, and garlic.
  2. 2
    Puree them so which they are smooth.
  3. 3
    With the blender running on low, slowly dribble in sufficient of the extra virgin olive oil till a pureed consistency is achieved (don't add in too much oil).
  4. 4
    Add in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir them in.

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