Garlic Pesto
Garlic Pesto – BEST homemade pesto loaded with garlic, Parmesan cheese, basil and pine nuts. This garlic pesto recipe is great for potatoes, pasta and more.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh Italian basil leaves with small stems
- 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Water
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to a food processor. Blend until well combined.
- Slowly add the olive oil to the food processor. If the pesto is too thick, add a little warm water to loosen it. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine well.
- The pesto is now ready to use.
Notes
You may keep the pesto in the refrigerator for a few days. Use it on pasta, steak, shrimp, plain toast, potatoes, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g