Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: European

Toss this aromatic pesto through a big bowl of pasta or add it as a flavouring to your favourite meat or fish dish. 

How to make Basil Pesto Recipe

Sarah Hobbs

Crawler

European

<p>Toss this aromatic pesto through a big bowl of pasta or add it as a flavouring to your favourite meat or fish dish. </p>

Vegetarian

Basil leaves,  coarsely chopped

Garlic Cloves,  Finely Chopped

Toasted Pine Nuts

Finely Grated Parmesan

Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. (alternatively, place ingredients in a mortar and pound with a pestle until well combined).

step 1

With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin, steady stream until well combined and a smooth paste forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

step 2

Transfer to an airtight container and pour over a little extra oil to cover the pesto surface (this will prevent the basil from oxidising and turning black).

Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients for Basil Pesto Recipe