Basil Pesto

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 14 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 12 cups basil, fresh and lightly packed
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, about 55 gm grated
  • 13 cup olive oil, extra virgin

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor, pulse the pine nuts, garlic, salt and chilli flakes until finely chopped.
  2. 2
    Add the basil and parmesan and pulse about 10 times to chop the basil.
  3. 3
    With the motor running, gradually pour in the oil.
  4. 4
    Note: Make up to 1 month in advance.
  5. 5
    Store in fridge in a covered container with a layer of olive oil on top.
  6. 6
    Bring back to room temperature before using.
  7. 7
    Note: Cooking time is processing time in blender approximately.

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