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Pesto Sauce

Simple to make and simply delicious. With just a few easy steps and 5 minutes you can create your own delicious pesto sauce in your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 40 Grams Fresh Basil Leaves, Packed (2 Cups)
  • 33 Grams Pine Nuts (1/3 Cup)
  • 37 Grams Freshly Grated Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese (1.3oz)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced (3 Teaspoons)
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Measuring Equipment (Scale/Teaspoon/Cup)
  • Bowl
  • Food Processor/Mortar

Method
 

  1. Pulse the basil and pine nuts in a food processor.
  2. Add the garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse several more times.
  3. While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady small stream. This will help it emulsify and help keep the olive oil from separating.
  4. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
  5. Stir in salt and freshly ground black pepper, add more to taste if desired.