Pesto di Basilico (Basil Pesto)

Makes about ⅔ cup - super easy and super yummy basil pesto - tastes so much better than store bought!

Course Sauce/Condiment

Cuisine Italian

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 92kcal

Put parmesan (50g) and garlic (1 - 2 cloves) into a food processor and process until chopped.
Add basil leaves (1½ cups - firmly packed) and pine nuts (¼ cup) and process until finely chopped, scraping down the sides if needed.
Add olive oil (¼ cup) and process to combine.
Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

Remove and discard the "core" or "germ" in the center of the fresh garlic clove before using the garlic cloves in this pesto recipe. This will give a smoother taste to the pesto.
Depending on the size of your garlic cloves (and how much of a garlic tragic you are!) feel free to use one clove or two.
When adding the lemon juice and salt you want to do this in small amounts. This recipe makes roughly ⅔ of a cup of pesto and a small amount of seasoning makes a big difference.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*