Best Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 150-200 grams Basil
- 30 grams Pine Nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2-3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 20 grams Parmesan
Instructions
- Add pine nuts, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to a blender.
- Pour in extra virgin olive oil and start blending.
- Blend in short pulses (about 2-3 seconds each) for a total of 2-3 minutes. Avoid blending continuously, as overheating can ruin the flavors.
- Once the mixture is smooth, check the texture. Add a bit more olive oil to adjust consistency—but do not add water.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Your fresh basil pesto is ready to use! Enjoy it on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or as a dip. 😊
Notes
1. If you don’t have pine nuts, don’t worry—I’ve skipped them plenty of times, and the pesto still turns out delicious! You can swap them with almonds, walnuts, or even sunflower seeds if you want a different twist, or just leave them out entirely.
2. Also, trust me on this—only use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). I’ve tried making pesto with other types of olive oil, and it’s just not the same. EVOO gives it that rich, deep flavor that really brings everything together, so don’t settle for anything less! 😊