Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 0.5 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 dash fresh lemon juice; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

This homemade basil pesto recipe is incredibly delicious and perfectly balanced. It's a family favorite! Toss it with hot pasta for a quick and easy meal, or spread it on homemade pizzas for a burst of flavor.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield1 cup pesto, 8

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Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, peeled
0.5 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 dash fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather all necessary ingredients for the pesto.
Combine fresh basil leaves, olive oil, toasted pine nuts, and garlic cloves in a food processor or high-speed blender. Puree until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Stir in grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Season to taste with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 171 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 74 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g