Easy Homemade Pesto Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pesto Components
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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3 tablespoons pine nuts
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33 millilitres freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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33 millilitres olive oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Place basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to preference.
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With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the ingredients are thoroughly blended and the mixture is fully emulsified.
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Transfer pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
# Notes:
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For a smoother consistency, scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed while blending.