The Best Way to make pesto
Hey there! Making pesto is actually super easy and tastes way better than the store-bought stuff. Here's how to make it:
What You'll Need:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or walnuts if pine nuts are too expensive)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
- Wash your basil leaves and dry them completely
- Put the basil, cheese, nuts, and garlic in a food processor
- Pulse everything a few times until chopped up
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while the processor is running
- Add salt and pepper to taste
That's it! Your pesto will stay fresh in the fridge for about a week.
Pro Tips:
- Toast the nuts first for extra flavor
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to keep the basil bright green
- You can freeze pesto in ice cube trays for later!
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