CLASSIC PESTO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Classic Pesto image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh basil (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic to a food processor. Pulse a few times to break up the garlic and nuts. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and pulse a few more times, scraping down the sides as needed. With the motor running, stream in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and the lemon juice until a thick paste forms. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Remove and store, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 days (with a thin layer of olive oil drizzled on top so that it does not turn brown).

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #preparation     #easy     #dietary     #high-calcium     #low-carb     #high-in-something     #low-in-something     #3-steps-or-less