Are you looking for an easy, delicious basil pesto recipe that will be a hit at your next event or gathering? If so, look no further! This recipe is your guide to creating a simple yet incredibly flavorful basil pesto that will surely make your guests swoon. With just a few ingredients, this recipe yields a pesto that is sure to please, with its bright mix of flavors from the basil and pine nuts, balanced with the richness of the extra virgin olive oil and Pecorino Romano cheese. We’ll walk through the basics of making basil pesto, including the equipment needed, the preparation and the specific ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups packed fresh basil
2 cloves of minced garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
kosher salt and ground black pepper
Method
Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender until finely chopped.
If using immediately, add 2/3 cup of olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.
If freezing for later use. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to freezer safe container and drizzle rest of olive on top, place in freezer. After thawing, mix in cheese.
Pesto will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
