Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce

Name: Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)1/4 cup toasted pine nuts1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Add the basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped

Step 2

With the food processor on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Once all of the oil has been added, allow the food processor to run for an additional 10 to 15 seconds to fully incorporate the oil. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper to taste.