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Authentic Homemade Pesto Sauce
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
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.