Homemade Pesto
Homemade Pesto is simply divine. We grow a beautiful garden, you can check out How our Garden grows and get a look at it from seeds to harvest. We have a ton of Basil right now AND one my favorite things to make with Basil is Homemade Pesto. It is SO easy and just about the best thing you can make with fresh Basil 🙂
Homemade Pesto
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Author: Ruthie
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- Homemade Pesto
- 1⅓ C basil leaves, loosely packed
- 4 Tbsp pine nuts
- ⅔ C freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 peeled garlic cloves
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅔ C olive oil
Instructions
- Place basil leaves, garlic, salt, pepper, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor; pulse until chopped.
- Scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Gradually add olive oil in a steady stream. Add parmesan cheese and pulse to blend. yields 1 cup.
Now that you have this beautiful Homemade Pesto… your probably wondering what to do with it, right? Well, don’t you worry. Tomorrow I’m sharing a savory dinner dish that will use this fabulous Homemade Pesto in 🙂
Have a look at these other recipes that use Fresh Basil too…
Happy Cooking AND Happy weekend cuz it’s FRIDAY!! Yeah 🙂
Love,
Ruthie
Love your pesto recipe! It’s gorgeous. I cannot wait to check out everything. We kinda think pesto is one of the greatest food inventions ever
I absolutely agree!! Pesto is fabulous. Stop by anytime… I love your site too!
I have Basil overtaking the back yard. How much oil should be added and how long can the pesto be kept in the refrigerator?
Thanks.
Hi Dee… I’ve fixed the recipe! I’m so sorry, it seems like with all the proof reading I do- I would catch things like the listing the oil! hahaha. You will love this recipe and if there’s any left over, it’s good for at least 5 days. We always eat it right up but I’ve also heard that freezing it works well and then it can be added right into dinners all year long! That would be nice 🙂
Stop by anytime~ Ruthie