How Do You Make Pesto? The BEST Homemade Pesto Recipe!

How Do You Make Pesto? The BEST Homemade Pesto Recipe!

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Wondering how do you make pesto? My vibrant homemade pesto recipe is easy, authentic, and ready in 15! Use fresh basil and simple ingredients. Get the recipe!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Grater
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (60g) fresh basil leaves, packed, washed, and thoroughly dried
  • 1/3 cup (40g) pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil, good quality
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

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