Instead of using store-bought sauces, make the best basil pesto quickly and from scratch. It goes great with your favorite noodles.
INGREDIENTS
– 2 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly– 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese– 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped– 2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and cooled– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Put the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic, toasted pine nuts, kosher salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and blend or process until smooth.
Step 1
Pulse the items together until they are well mixed.
Step 2
Pour the olive oil into the food processor or blender while it's running. Keep mixing, scraping down the sides as needed, until the pesto is smooth.
Step 3
Taste it and add salt and pepper to taste. You can serve it right away or put it in a sealed container and put it in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Step 4
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