Traditional Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts
Basil pesto is an easy sauce to make for pastas, marinades, and much more! Add toasted pine nuts, and this pesto will become one of your favorites!
Servings: 8 oz
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- Juice from Half a Lemon
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup + 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil divided
- 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts can sub walnuts
- Salt - to taste
- Garlic Powder - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 F
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pine nuts. Toss to coat the nuts.
- Sprinkle over a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until toasted. Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
- In a blender or food processor add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan. Pulse to combine, then add the basil. Puree until smooth.
- Taste, and add more Parmesan, salt, etc.. until you are happy with the flavors.