Classic Basil Pesto

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 6 large cloves garlic
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine basil, Parmesan, nuts, and garlic in food processor or blender.
  2. 2
    Pulse to mix, then run machine to finely chop.
  3. 3
    With machine running, slowly add oil through feed tube.
  4. 4
    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Let pesto stand 5 minutes before serving.

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