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Basil pesto recipes

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The Best Basil Pesto Recipe (and Tips)

79 · Made with garden fresh basil, this Basil Pesto Recipe is simple to make in just a few minutes with very minimal prep work.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 4 cups Basil, fresh
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Lemon, zest
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 4 oz Pine nuts
Dairy
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Basil Pesto Recipe

Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade tastes way better than storebought. This Fresh Pesto recipe is great with pasta or sandwiches.

How to make Fresh Basil Pesto

Deliciously flavoured and easy to prepare, basil pesto is the perfect sauce for everything from sandwiches and pizzas to grilled meats, salads, dips and even baked potatoes. Learn how to make the ideal homemade pesto with this comprehensive guide.

Ways to use basil pesto

Pesto is such a versatile ingredient, dip and topping. Indulge your pesto love with these fun and creative ideas for using basil pesto, plus a list of recipes to try! Recently I shared (at long last) how to make homemade basil pesto. It’s so crazy easy - just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. And the...Read More

Classic Basil Pesto

This Classic Basil Pesto recipe is made in just 15 minutes with plenty of fresh basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Best Homemade Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Walnut Pesto is an interesting variation of a very popular sauce recipe called Pesto that is prominently used in the Italian cuisine.

Homemade Basil Pesto

Basil pesto is a versatile and vibrant sauce that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with simple ingredients like fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, this homemade delight adds a burst of flavor to countless dishes.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 cups Basil, fresh slightly packed leaves
  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest
Condiments
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts, toasted
Dairy
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Easy Homemade Pesto

Basil Pesto is simple to make & uses fresh ingredients. Basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, & olive oil blend together into a creamy sauce!

Watch popular Basil pesto recipes videos

Summer is all about fresh ingredients. One of my favorite summer recipes that utilizes things from my garden is basil pesto. This is the easiest basil pesto recipe. The whole things comes together in just a few minutes and it ALWAYS tastes amazing! Even beginner's can make this basil pesto recipe!
One-Pot Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta - Recipe Magik
Here’s all you need to know to make the BEST Basil Pesto! This basil pesto recipe is a step by step guide to making the sauce, freezing it, defrosting, using it, switching up nuts, and even making a basil pesto without nuts! #pesto #basilpesto #sauce #easyrecipe #twopurplefigs | twopurplefigs.com @twopurplefigs
The BEST basil pesto recipe! This healthy, delicious sauce is a perfect way to use fresh basil. Toss it with pasta, dollop it onto pizza, fold it into an omelet - there are so many ways to use it!