Quick Basil Pesto

Submitted by slickchick

"Found this in the Rocky Mountain News."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Add 1/2 cup of oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Fold in cheese.
3. If you aren't using the pesto immediately, cover with a thin film of olive oil and plastic wrap pressed down on the surface.

Reviews

[Martha Cooks]

This is a great basic recipe to make pesto. I used my pesto for a chicken pasta dish. I'm still learning so much about cooking. I didn't know how to toast pine nuts. I toasted them on top of the stove in a non stick pan. That worked out beautifully. Thanks for the recipe!