Jul 14 2026

Pesto Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Herbaceous sauce of basil, garlic, red onion and lemon zest

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Nuts and Cheese

Oils and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel. Peel the garlic cloves and set aside. Peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Zest the lemon to collect about 1 teaspoon of zest.

Blending

  1. 2

    Blend the Base Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, chopped red onion, and lemon zest. Pulse a few times until the ingredients are roughly chopped.

  2. 3

    Add Nuts and Cheese

    Add the pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture.

Emulsifying

  1. 4

    Incorporate Olive Oil

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.

  2. 5

    Season to Taste

    Once the pesto is blended, taste it and season with salt and black pepper as desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate the seasonings.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Pesto

    Transfer the pesto to a serving dish or an airtight container. Pesto can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy with pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip!

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