This easy pesto recipe is one of our favorite ultra-flavorful sauces. Make the basic recipe as-is, or use one of the substitution ideas to make it your own. With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, it's a quick way to make any meal more delicious!
Ingredients
2cupsbasil leaves, packed
¼ cuppine nuts, lightly toasted
¼ cupgrated parmesan
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoonsea salt
1clovegarlic, minced
¼ cupolive oil
Instructions
Add the basil, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to your food processor and pulse until combined.
2 cups basil leaves, ¼ cup pine nuts, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, 1 clove garlic
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the food processor running. For creamier pesto, add more oil. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
¼ cup grated parmesan, ¼ cup olive oil
Serve the pesto right away or store it in a jar in your fridge for up to a week - see notes.
Notes
This recipe makes enough pesto to generously cover pasta for 4 people.The best way to prevent pesto from oxidizing is to pour a little olive oil over the top before you put it into your fridge.