Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed*; 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts, *; 2 garlic cloves, (large); 1/4 cup lemon juice, (juice of 2 small lemons); 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This classic basil pesto recipe is a simple and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a dip. Fresh basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic are blended together with olive oil and lemon juice for a delicious and versatile condiment.

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