Description

Add a dollop of flavor to any meal with this easy basil pesto recipe. Made with a combination of fresh basil, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, this simple, versatile recipe can be turned into a sandwich condiment, marinade, pasta sauce and more.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Crush and finely chop the garlic.
Grate the parmesan.
Toss all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth.
Use within 3 days or pour it into an ice-cube and freeze for later.

Notes

If you want to add pine nuts you can. Toast two tablespoons of pine nuts in a pan over medium heat until golden, and throw them into the blender with the other ingredients.