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The Best Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)

Authentic Homemade Pesto Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 medium Garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil high quality
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Combine 2 cups packed fresh leaves, 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, and 2 peeled garlic cloves in a food processor.
  • Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  • Add 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pulse briefly to combine.
  • Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over pasta or store in an airtight container.