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Homemade Pesto

Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil, Garlic, Italian, Olive Oil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 jars

Ingredients

  • 2 Cloves garlic
  • 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 80 grams basil leaves
  • 50 grams finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 50 grams pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Firstly, pull all of the ingredients together.

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  2. Next, dry roast the pine nuts until golden brown.

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  3. Once the pine nuts are dry roasted add all of the dry ingredients into a blender.

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  4. Add the extra virgin olive oil as the dry ingredients are blending.

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  5. Pour into sealable jars and keep in the fridge. Use within 5-7 days.

    How to make pesto at home. The fresh taste of Italy. Just 5 ingredients in this wonderful vegetarian recipe. Basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Fantastic for pasta. Yum! | theyumyumclub.com