Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients Needed:

In a food processor or blender, pulse basil, lemon, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and salt until finely chopped.

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While keeping the food processor or blender running, slowing add olive oil until well combined. You will have a grainy consistency. Keep blending until olive oil and other ingredients are smooth and a fine paste has formed.

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Basil Pesto Recipe

This classic sauce is freezer friendly and can be made in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients Needed:

Olive Oil Garlic Fresh Basil Parmesan Cheese Lemon Pine Nuts