Looking for a classic pesto sauce that you can make at home? Skip the premade store bought pesto and try this simple Homemade Pesto Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
2c.Fresh basil leaves
½c.Parmesan cheese
½c.Sunflower oil
⅓c.Pine nuts
3Clovesof garlic minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Place 2 cups of fresh basil leaves into the bottom of a food processor. Pack them down so that there is plenty of room for the rest of the ingredients.
Add ⅓ c. of pine nuts.
Place 3 cloves of minced garlic in the processor.
Sprinkle in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
Top the cheese with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour in ½ cup of sunflower oil.
Place the lid on the food processor, and blend for 3-5 minutes until you get the consistency you desire for your pesto. If your pesto seems too dry, you can add a bit more sunflower oil to the mixture.
Use immediately. You can also place the pesto into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to a week, or the freezer for 3-4 weeks.