Quick and Easy Pesto Sauce
A fresh and flavorful pesto made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, salads, or grilled meats. Comes together in only 5 minutes with a food processor.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½-¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the pine nuts and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, 10 seconds.
- Add basil, salt, and pepper. Blend for about 1 minute until it resembles a paste.
- Add the olive oil and blend until smooth.
- Add the Parmesan and blend until combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. If you like your pesto looser, you can add more olive oil.
- Use right away or store in a jar. Cover with a thin layer of olive oil to keep it fresh for up to 1 week in the fridge.