This homemade pesto is vibrant, fragrant, and irresistibly fresh. Made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil, it’s a classic Italian sauce that adds instant flavor to pasta, sandwiches, grilled meats, or veggies. Quick to make and endlessly versatile, it’s one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to.
Sherry Hour
Family of 6
5 minutes
15 minutes
American
Pesto
2 cups basil leaves, packed
⅓ cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Add the basil leaves and pine nuts to a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until broken down, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese. Pulse again, scraping the sides occasionally to ensure even blending.
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper, then blend once more to combine.
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a fresh dip!
