Homemade Garden Fresh Basil Pesto has a garden fresh flavor, is a great way to use up basil from the garden, and goes amazing over pasta or as a marinade for fish or chicken.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time16 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup Italian parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
1-2 garlic cloves
Kosher salt, amount to taste
fresh ground pepper, amount to taste
Instructions
Using a food processor, put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until it is processed until the desired texture is reached. You may need to scrape down the sides with a baking spatula and pulse again. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to taste.
You can store this Homemade Garden Fresh Basil Pesto in a mason jar. If you are making it ahead, keep in mind that it should be used within 1-2 days and should be refrigerated. The basil can brown when stored, just scrape the top layer off. Enjoy over your favorite pasta or another type of carbohydrate as a marinade for chicken or fish.