Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pinenuts (*)
  • 2 oz fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • Caprese Pasta Salad
  • Crockpot Chicken Breast

Instruction

  • Place the peeled garlic cloves and toasted pinenuts in a food processor, and process for about 30 seconds until it’s well pureed and almost pastey.
  • Add the basil leaves to the food processor, along with the salt and pepper, and pulse it until the basil is chopped up.
  • With the food processor running, pour in the olive oil, and once it’s incorporated, stop the food processor.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, and pulse it in a couple of times until incorporated.
  • Do a final taste of the pesto and decide if it might need more salt or pepper. Now it’s ready to be used and enjoyed!