Basil Pesto

Submitted by nickfo

"A nice and light pesto sauce that goes perfectly with penne pasta."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. In a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper until finely chopped.
2. With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency.
3. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in cheese. Season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste.
4. The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Reviews

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Delightful, quick, and had everything on hand. How much easier could it get? I used my Magic Bullet, after mixing together garlic, pine nuts, s&p, Parmesan cheese, oil. I blended this together, and added the basil in the end. Perfect! Thanks so much, nickfo! Will use again!

 

[LucyS-D]

Perfection! This recipe can be made smooth or "chunky."