Description
This easy homemade pesto is delicious and super simple to throw together in a pinch. It’s great on pasta, pizza, sandwiches or as a dipping sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Place Basil, Cheese, Pine Nuts and Garlic in a Food Processor
- Flip Food Processor to ‘On’
- Slowly pour in Olive Oil
- Continue processing until well-blended
- Use immediately with your favorite pasta or transfer to air-tight container
- Refrigerate up to one week
Notes
- This recipe makes about 6 – 1 TBSP servings.
- Can substitute Parmesan for Pecorino Romano
- Can substitute Walnuts to Pine Nuts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 138