This easy KITTENCAL'S PERFECT PESTO Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (about 3 large bunches) 1?2 cup olive oil 1?3 cup pine nuts (or can use toasted walnuts, or use half each) 3 medium fresh garlic cloves 1?4 - 1?3 cup freshly grated grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can use 1-1/2 teaspoons if desired) 1?4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional, or use pinch cayenne pepper)
DIRECTIONS
Combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic cloves in a blender (or food processor). Blend until a paste form, stopping often to push down the basil. Add in the Parmesan cheese and Kosher salt; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. NOTE to clean fresh basil leaves; swirl in a bowl of water then spin them very dry in a salad spinner. If not using right away store the clean leaves in a sealed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel, the leaves should keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
by: Kittencalrecipezazz
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