Basil Lemon Pesto

Name: Basil Lemon Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts; 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced; Zest of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor.
2

Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
3

Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
4

Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
5

Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.
6

Add lemon zest, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.