This Basil Parmesan Pesto recipe is the best pesto you will ever make! This classic sauce is freezer friendly and can be made in just 5 minutes. Use this homemade pesto sauce on vegetables, pizza and pasta.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5minutes
Total Time 5minutes
Servings 3cups
Ingredients
4cBasilpacked
1tspSalt
1/4cLemon Juicefresh is best
8 cloves Garlic
8 TbspPine Nuts
2c Olive Oil
1 1/2cParmesan Cheese
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, pulse basil, lemon, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and salt until finely chopped.
While keeping food processor or blender running, slowing add olive oil until well combined.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze.