Homemade Basil Pesto

Name: Homemade Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 very large handfuls of Fresh Basil Leaves ((approx 2 packed cups worth - 60g/2.1oz)); 1/2 - 2/3 cup / 100 - 150ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (or as needed); 4 tbsp Pine Nuts, (optionally toasted (see notes)); 1/2 cup / 40g freshly grated Parmesan ((see notes)); 1 small clove Garlic; 1/4 tsp Salt, (or to taste); 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, (or to taste)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

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Ingredients

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2 very large handfuls of Fresh Basil Leaves ((approx 2 packed cups worth - 60 grams/2.1 ounces))1/2 - 2/3 cup / 100 - 150 milliliters Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (or as needed)4 tbsp Pine Nuts, (optionally toasted (see notes))1/2 cup / 40 grams freshly grated Parmesan ((see notes))1 small clove Garlic1/4 tsp Salt, (or to taste)1/8 tsp Black Pepper, (or to taste)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Begin by crushing 1 small clove garlic with a pinch of salt to form a paste. Gradually add in basil and smash/grind to blend. Then add your pine nuts and parmesan. After, add in your oil around 1 tbsp at a time. Test for seasoning.

Step 2

Add 1 small clove garlic and pine nuts and blend until desired texture. Add basil and parmesan, blend and slowly add in your oil. Test for seasoning. Alternatively this can all be added at once and results will still be similar. This method just ensures there's no large chunks of garlic and the pine nuts and pulsed to preference.