Jul 17 2026

Pesto Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Pesto sauce, sliced tomatoes, Grana Padano.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Pesto Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Pesto Sauce

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.

  2. 2

    Add the grated Grana Padano cheese, salt, and black pepper. Pulse again until mixed.

  3. 3

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

More from Fireflour Pizzeria & Coffee Bar