Basil Pesto Recipe

[hoyeon]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my go-to basil pesto recipe. It’s super simple, and honestly, once you make it fresh, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on a sandwich, or using as a dip!
Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts if you're out of pine nuts!)
• 2-3 garlic cloves (adjust for how garlicky you like it)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A squeeze of lemon juice (optional, but brightens it up!)

Instructions:

1. First, toast the nuts in a pan for a few minutes if you want a bit more flavor, though it’s optional.
2. Then, toss the basil, nuts, Parmesan, and garlic into a food processor and pulse until it’s all finely chopped.
3. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until it’s all combined and smooth.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if you like!
   

Give it a taste and adjust as needed. I usually make a batch, keep it in the fridge for a week, and use it for all sorts of meals. Let me know if you try it or have any tweaks!

 

[doebadie]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my go-to basil pesto recipe. It’s super simple, and honestly, once you make it fresh, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on a sandwich, or using as a dip!
Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts if you're out of pine nuts!)
• 2-3 garlic cloves (adjust for how garlicky you like it)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A squeeze of lemon juice (optional, but brightens it up!)

Instructions:

1. First, toast the nuts in a pan for a few minutes if you want a bit more flavor, though it’s optional.
2. Then, toss the basil, nuts, Parmesan, and garlic into a food processor and pulse until it’s all finely chopped.
3. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until it’s all combined and smooth.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if you like!View attachment 6743

Give it a taste and adjust as needed. I usually make a batch, keep it in the fridge for a week, and use it for all sorts of meals. Let me know if you try it or have any tweaks!

This Basil Pesto recipe looks so fresh and flavorful! I love how simple it seems to make with just a few ingredients. It’s the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to pasta, sandwiches, or even veggies. I can’t wait to try making this and enjoy its amazing taste!

 

[MylaPeek]

Homemade basil pesto—yes, please! There’s nothing like that fresh, herby flavor with a hint of garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or just dipping! Can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing!