Classic Pesto

Prep Time:

10 min

Ingredients:

2 cups basil leaves

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts

3 garlic cloves

1 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Add pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil leaves, and garlic cloves in a food processor.

Process the ingredients until blended into a slightly coarse paste.

With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil until blended well. Use a spatula to scoop the mixture into a bowl. Serve.

Notes:

Ways to use this Classic Pesto

This classic pesto goes well as a bread spread, dip for bread or sauce for chicken and pasta. It is a delightful summer treat.

Mix with pasta: You can serve pesto with pasta. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with pesto and stir to mix properly. Serve right away.

Top your breakfast: It is a great ingredient that can be used in many dishes. You can add it on your eggs to achieve the taste of herbs.

Pizza sauce: Use this classic pesto instead of tomato sauce on your pizza. It will add an entirely different flavor so use it sparingly.

Spread on Bread: Tired of putting mayonnaise every day in your bread? It is time to replace it with pesto. You can also serve it with bagels.

Salad Dressings: Pesto makes a great dressing for salad. You can toss the dressing with salads.