Fresh Basil Pesto

Name: Fresh Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach); 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub choppedwalnuts); 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Prep 15m

Total 15m

This flavorful fresh basil pesto is easy to make and versatile. With a base of fresh basil leaves, Romano or Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic, it's perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or incorporating into various dishes for a burst of herbaceous flavor.