Classic pesto
Try our easy recipe for homemade pesto, made with with fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan. This Italian-style pasta sauce is ready in just 10 minutes
- Total:
- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- a large bunch (approx. 100g) basil, leaves picked
- 1tsp sea salt
- ½clove garlic, crushed
- 50g pine nuts, toasted
- 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 50g parmesan, finely grated
Instructions
Step 1
Put the basil, salt, garlic and pine nuts into a small food processor and pulse until broken down. Drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running until you have a smooth-ish sauce with a little texture remaining. Tip into a bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper