Fresh Basil Pesto
Description
This basil pesto recipe with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Pecorino, garlic, and lemon makes a bright and nutty pasta sauce or topping for pizza.
Ingredients
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2 cups packed fresh basil
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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1 dash fresh lemon juice
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Combine basil leaves, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.
3
Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese; season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.