Best Basic Pesto

Name: Best Basic Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups basil, leaves, packed, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted; 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups basil, leaves, packed, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Place garlic, basil, salt, pine nuts, and cheese in a food processor or blender and process until it turns into a paste.
2

Gradually blend in olive oil until the desired texture is achieved.
3

Adjust seasoning as needed.