Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

In a food processor or blender, pulse basil, lemon juice, 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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To see my favorite ways to serve Pesto Parmesan Sauce hit the link below.

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Basil Pesto Recipe

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

Ingredients

Just 6 simple ingredients to make this delicious homemade pesto recipe.

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

Let's Make it!

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.

Learn the best way to freeze pesto sauce in the link below!

To see my favorite ways to serve Pesto Parmesan Sauce hit the link below.

Get More Sauce Recipes!

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