Simple Basil Pesto

J – I’m a huge fan of basil pesto.

I’ve also had some really-not-very-good “green stuff” that passes as basil pesto. I think the trouble with most of them is that the recipe is too complicated.

Here’s a simple, fool-proof recipe we’ve used many times with great success.

Simple Basil Pesto

Recipe type: Techniques

Author: Jim

Prep time: 15 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Serves: 2.5 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil, leaves only
• 3 cloves garlic, more if you prefer
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place basil in food processor. Pulse-chop until fine.
2. Add Parmesan cheese and garlic. Pulse few a few seconds until incorporated.
3. Add pine nuts and chop until fine.
4. In a slow and steady stream, pour olive oil through the food processor spout while blending. Blend until fine.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
6. Serve with lamb.
7. Enjoy!

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Enjoy!