How to Make Pesto

5 from 12 votes

Learn how to make Basil Pesto Sauce in this easy tutorial. I share tips for how to customize your homemade pesto with different herbs!

Course Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves des-temmed
⅓ cup raw pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced. Add the lemon juice and parmesan cheese.
With the machine running, slowly stream in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.

Notes

Storage: Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can place a plastic wrap directly on the pesto to help slow down oxidation.

Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

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