Classic Pesto

Name: Classic Pesto
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and dried; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus extra for topping; 12 teaspoon garlic, minced, according to taste; 12 teaspoon kosher salt; 14-12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, according to taste; 14 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and dried
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus extra for topping
12 teaspoon garlic, minced, according to taste
12 teaspoon kosher salt
14-12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, according to taste
14 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
2

Pulse until ingredients begin to combine.
3

With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated.
4

Toss immediately with hot pasta, and top with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (makes enough for 1/3 to 1/2 pound of pasta).