Easy Basil Pesto. One of the most classic sauces known to Italian-food-eating peeps around the world. Not only is this one of the most simple things to make, but it is exceptionally versatile. Use it in pastas, as a dipping sauce, or drizzled over a perfectly cooked steak. It’s a win-win for everybody!
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Basil Pesto Ingredients
- Basil Leaves
- Parmesan Cheese
- Pine Nuts
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
let’s make some pesto!
Time needed: 5 minutes
Pesto in Three Steps
- Grab the ingredients and a food processor.
Throw the ingredients in the food processor and pulse a few times.
- Grab some extra virgin olive oil.
Slowly add the olive oil to the food processor while pulsing until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Final taste.
Taste the pesto and determine if you need any extra salt or pepper. Add some if necessary.
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frequently asked questions
This pesto recipe is 100% gluten-free!
Substitute the parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast to make this recipe dairy-free.
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Easy Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2-2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add basil, parmasen, and pine nuts to a food processor, pulsing a few times. Drizzle olive oil in until you achieve your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Enjoy over pasta, spooned over grilled chicken, or as a spread on a turkey sandwich!
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