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Basil Parmesan Pesto
This Basil Parmesan Pesto recipe is the best pesto you will ever make! This classic sauce is freezer friendly and can be made in just 5 minutes. Use this homemade pesto sauce on vegetables, pizza and pasta.
Course
Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
3
cups
Author
Jill Machovsky
Ingredients
▢
4
c
Basil
packed
▢
1
tsp
Salt
▢
¼
c
Lemon Juice
fresh is best
▢
8
cloves
Garlic
▢
8
Tbsp
Pine Nuts
▢
2
c
Olive Oil
▢
1 ½
c
Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, pulse basil, lemon, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and salt until finely chopped.
While keeping food processor or blender running, slowing add olive oil until well combined.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze.
Notes
Mix refrigerated pesto well before serving.
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