BASIC PESTO

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I grow basil in the summer and make pesto out of it to enjoy in appetizers, on pasta, etc! This basic pesto can be frozen and used in recipes year-round: just spoon it into an empty plastic ice cube tray, put the tray in a big freezer bag, and store in the freezer. Any time you need pesto, just pop out one of these pesto 'cubes' and let it thaw!

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Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
⅓ cup pine nuts, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine basil leaves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until basil is chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Pour in remaining olive oil slowly, with the processor running, until pesto has reached the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 77.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Denay Robertson
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This pesto is amazing! I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's always a hit.


A To Z morning and night social studio
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I've made this pesto a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile.


tsegaye tekle
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This pesto is delicious and easy to make. I love using it on pasta and pizza.


Austin Fortenberry
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I love making this pesto. It's so easy and it always turns out great.


Daniela McQueen
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This pesto is a great way to add some flavor to your dishes. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Bishawjeet Das
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's always a hit.


Inamullah Noori
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe is really good. It's not too overpowering and it has a nice, balanced flavor.


Muhammad Attiq
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This pesto is so good! I've been using it on everything from pasta to sandwiches to wraps. It's so versatile and delicious.


AMINU SULEIMAN
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I made this pesto for the first time last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. I used it on pasta and it was perfect.


kekeroll
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This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It's so easy to make too.


Rejoice Nwaobasi
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I've tried many pesto recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and has the perfect consistency. I love using it on pizza and sandwiches.


Opchiku7 Opchiku7
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I was looking for a simple pesto recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. I used it on pasta and it was amazing.


Shahmeer malik malik
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This pesto is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I love using it on pasta, chicken, fish, and even vegetables.


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