Simple Basil Pesto You’ll Use on Everything

homemade basil pesto in a bowl with fresh basil leaves

Simple Basil Pesto You’ll Use on Everything

This basic basil pesto is fresh, garlicky, and endlessly versatile. Made with basil, walnuts, olive oil, and Parmesan, it comes together in minutes and stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. A simple sauce that adds instant flavor to pasta, vegetables, meats, and more.

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Course Sauces & Marinades

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword basil chicken, pesto, sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings cups

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 cups EVOO
1/2 cup grated parmesan

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Instructions

Combine the basil and walnust in a food processor until finely minced
With the machine runningf, slowly drissle in the oil until the mixture is smooth
Add the cheese and a few turns of ground pepper, pulse a few times to combine
Store in the fridge or freeze