Classic Pesto
The classic pesto made with basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, pine nuts, garlic, and salt.
Equipment
- Food processor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano by weight
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Either grate the Parmigiano Reggiano, or use a knife to dice into small pieces.
- Rough chop the garlic cloves.
- Place the Parmigiano Reggiano, pine nuts, garlic and salt into the food processor and pulse a few times.
- Add the basil and pulse until the leaves are uniformily chopped.
- Add the olive oil and pulse to combine.
Notes
Pestos are very flexible. The herb in classic pesto is basil, but other herbs or combinations can make very interesting and tasty pestos. Similarly, pine nuts are traditional, but other nuts can substitute such as pecans or pistachios. Likewise, Parmigiano Reggiano is the classic cheese, but other hard aged cheeses can substitute.
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