Basil Pesto Recipe PT20M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1017/ec/a/943248/300x200x50.jpg 8 servings Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons) 2 garlic cloves (large) 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
back

Basil Pesto Recipe

By Ellie

8 Person
20 Minutes
205 Calories
Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. This Basil Pesto recipe is fantastic with pasta or on sandwiches. Try this homemade basil pesto recipe, you’ll never want the store-bought stuff again! The freshly made sauce is so vibrant in color and flavor. The lemon juice here keeps the color beautiful and adds fresh flavor without needing too much salt.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)

  • 2 garlic cloves (large)

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed

Method

  • 01
    Wash and dry the basil leaves.
  • 02
    Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
  • 03
    Season with more salt to taste if desired.

Related Tags

Condiments
Healthy Recipes
Easy Recipes
Easy Dinner Recipes
Lunch Recipes
    Sponsored Links

    Basil Pesto Recipe

    3.9

    ( By Ellie )

    Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. This Basil Pesto recipe is fantastic with pasta or on sandwiches. Try this homemade basil pesto recipe, you’ll never want the store-bought stuff again! The freshly made sauce is so vibrant in color and flavor. The lemon juice here keeps the color beautiful and adds fresh flavor without needing too much salt.
    01 Information
    • Grade easy
    • Serving 8 servings
    • Calorie 205 Kcal
    • Prep Time 10 Mins
    • Cook Time 10 Mins
    • Total Time 20 Mins
    02 Ingredients
    1/4 tsp. black pepper
    1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
    1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)
    2 garlic cloves (large)
    1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
    03 Method
    Step 1
    Wash and dry the basil leaves.
    Step 2
    Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
    Step 3
    Season with more salt to taste if desired.
    04 Author
    Ellie Ellie
    1078 Recipes

    Related Recipes

    Recommend Recipes

    Easy Dinner Recipes

    Easy Dinner Recipes

    1735 Items
    Healthy Recipes

    Healthy Recipes

    1238 Items
    Easy Recipes

    Easy Recipes

    1179 Items
    Condiments

    Condiments

    46 Items
    Lunch Recipes

    Lunch Recipes

    1019 Items
    All Recipes

    All Recipes

    Items
    Sponsored Links