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Pesto Sauce

Flavorful, bright and colorful! A versatile staple for your recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: basil, olive oil, parmesan, pesto, pine nuts, sauce
Author: Tessa Port

Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup good olive oil plus more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper more to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend on high for 1 minute. 
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week in a mason jar. If doing that, cover the top of the sauce with a little more olive oil to prevent oxidation. Heat before serving.