Name: Renee's Tucsons Pesto Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups Fresh basil leaves; 0.5 cups Sun-dried tomatoes; 0.25 cups Pine nuts; 0.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (optional for vegan version); 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (optional for vegan version); 0.5 cups Olive oil; 2 to taste Garlic cloves; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper

ITALIAN MARGARITA

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Homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, mozzarella, Parmesan. Vegan option available upon request.

Gather all the ingredients and ensure the basil leaves are washed and dried.

Prepare the Ingredients

In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

Blend the Ingredients

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

Add Olive Oil

If using, add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and pulse until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Incorporate Cheese

Transfer the pesto to a bowl and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy with pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.

Serve

Fresh basil leaves

Sun-dried tomatoes

Pine nuts

Mozzarella cheese (optional for vegan version)

Parmesan cheese (optional for vegan version)

Olive oil

Garlic cloves

Salt

Black pepper

Pesto

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Make Pesto Recipe in just 15m. Homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, mozzarella, Parmesan. Vegan option available upon request.

Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients

Method

Pesto Preparation

Prepare the Ingredients

Blend the Ingredients

Add Olive Oil

Incorporate Cheese

Serve

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