EASY BASIL PESTO RECIPE RECIPES

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HOW TO MAKE PESTO | FRESH BASIL PESTO RECIPE - FOOD NETWORK



How to Make Pesto | Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe - Food Network image

Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping pasta, fish, chicken, pizza and more.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Total Time 5 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese 

Steps:

  • Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
  • If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

EASY PESTO RECIPES TO USE PESTO - OLIVEMAGAZINE



Easy Pesto Recipes To Use Pesto - olivemagazine image

Make your own fresh pesto then use it in our recipes, from pasta alla genovese to chicken and pesto melts and gnocchi with peas and pesto

Provided by Janine Ratcliffe

Categories     dinnner

Number Of Ingredients 1

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