The Best Classic Pesto
Description
Peppery, tangy, creamy, and fresh-tasting — this easy, homemade pesto has it all. Use it to dress up pasta, potatoes, eggs, sauces, marinades, or soups.
Ingredients
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3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
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2 large cloves garlic
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1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
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Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.