Pesto Sauce Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Fresh basil ground with virgin olive oil, pine nuts, walnuts, fresh garlic & parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel. Peel the garlic cloves.
2
Toast the Nuts
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts and walnuts until they are golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

3
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts, walnuts, fresh basil leaves, and garlic cloves. Pulse several times until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
4
Add Olive Oil
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5
Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Pulse again until everything is well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

6
Serve the Pesto
Transfer the pesto sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container. It can be served immediately with pasta, bread, or as a spread, or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.