Need something to basically make anything taste even better?? Look no further! This homemade Pesto sauce recipe is magic! Super simple and quick to make, why would you ever buy “store-bought” again? Can be served up with many foods from pasta to a baked potato

Pesto Recipe

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

2 packed cups fresh Basil
1/3 cup Pignolias ( Pine Nuts )
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves fresh Garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt ( to taste )
1 Pinch of Black Pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesano-Reggiano Cheese

Instructions

In a Food Processor:

Combine Pignolias & Basil. Pulse until well blended.
Add Garlic, Cheese, Salt, Pepper. Blend well.
Slowly introduce Olive Oil while continuing to blend.

Serve overcooked pasta, smear on paninis, or on top of veggies!
The optionsare endless!

Buon Appetito e Mangia Bene!

NOTE: If you plan to freeze the Pesto, leave the cheese out as it does not thaw well. One you are ready to use your Pesto, let thaw, heat and add freshly grated cheese at that time.

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Pesto Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

NOTE: If you plan to freeze the Pesto, leave the cheese out as it does not thaw well. One you are ready to use your Pesto, let thaw, heat and add freshly grated cheese at that time.

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