Classic Basil Pesto
This classic basil pesto is always a huge hit and simple to make. Serve tossed with pasta or as a topping for chicken, fish or crostini.
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and tightly packed
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Place the garlic cloves in the food processor, pulse to mince.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor. Puree until all the ingredients combined in a well-integrated sauce. Scrape the sides of the processor to get any chunk of basil or garlic that haven’t been incorporated yet, and briefly puree again.
- Serve the sauce over hot pasta or as a topping for chicken or fish.
