Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Freshly ground pepper

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Process the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor until combined.
2

With the processor running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth.
3

Stir in the cheese.
4

Season the pesto with pepper.
5

The pesto can be refrigerated, covered by a thin layer of olive oil in an airtight container, up to 1 week.