Sauce
★ Easy
Classic Basil Pesto
A vibrant Genoese pesto made with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and good olive oil. Ready in minutes.
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10 min
Prep
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Cook
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8
Serves
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Easy
Difficulty
Nutrition per serving
185
kcal
3.0g
Protein
18.0g
Fat
3.0g
Carbs
Ingredients (serves 8)
- 60 g Fresh basil leaves
- 30 g Pine nuts
- 50 g Parmesan, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 100 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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1
Toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden. Watch carefully — they burn quickly. Cool completely.
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2
Place basil, cooled pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
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3
With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
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4
Season with salt and pepper. Store in a jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week.