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Easy Homemade Pesto


  • Author: The Sweet Cucina
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. Place Basil, Cheese, Pine Nuts and Garlic in a Food Processor
  2. Flip Food Processor to ‘On’
  3. Slowly pour in Olive Oil
  4. Continue processing until well-blended
  5. Use immediately with your favorite pasta or transfer to air-tight container
  6. 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