Easy Pesto Sauce Recipe with Fresh Basil and Pine nuts, a classic basil pesto recipe. This pesto di basilico recipe is so easy to make! In under 10 minutes, you can have homemade and delicious basil pesto perfect for appetizers, Caprese pizza, or even pesto pasta chicken!
Preparation: Ensure your food processor is clean and set up for use.
Combine Ingredients:Begin by adding the following to the food processor: 3 cups of fresh basil leaves, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 3/4 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of pine nuts.
Initiate Blending:Start the food processor and let the ingredients blend for about 10 seconds.
Inspect & Scrape:Pause the processor and open the lid. With a spatula, gently scrape down the sides, ensuring all ingredients are incorporated.
Adjust Consistency:Resume processing and slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup of olive oil until you achieve a smooth consistency. Depending on your preference, you might use slightly more or less oil.
Serve & Enjoy:Use your freshly crafted pesto as a delightful addition to pasta, a marinade for chicken, a spread on pizza, or a dipping sauce for warm, crusty bread. Enjoy the burst of fresh flavors!
Notes
The recipe makes 2/3rds cup of Basil Pesto Sauce.There are pine nut substitutions if you would like to experiment, which are listed in the article.