Large or Small Batch Basil Pesto

Name: Large or Small Batch Basil Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 16 cups (320 g) basil; 1 head garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 to 3.5 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand, see notes); 2 cups (215 g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano; 1 cup toasted pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts (optional); 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Alexandra Stafford

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Ingredients

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16 cups (320 g) basil1 head garlic, peeled1/2 cup fresh lemon juice3 to 3.5 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand, see notes)2 cups (215 g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano1 cup toasted pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts (optional)2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

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Combine basil, garlic, lemon, 3 teaspoons of the salt, and the cheese in a food processor. Pulse to combine—you may have to pulse in batches. Add the oil and purée to combine. Taste. Adjust with more salt, lemon or oil to taste. Store in fridge or transfer to ice cube trays and freeze; then transfer to a ziplock bag and store in freezer.