Homemade Basil Pesto
Yes, it’s an extra step and you could just get the premade pesto from your local grocery store, but if you are feeling up for it, I challenge you to make homemade pesto at least once and let me know what you think. It’s amazing with pasta, it freezes really well too! Just trust me and make it.
This is Food Network’s recipe and it’s SO GOOD. I make mine a little differently so I’ve written it out down below exactly how I make mine.
Watch video HERE.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups packed basil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 extra-virgin olive oil. divided
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pecorino cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor or blender. Pulse until coarse and combined.
With the blender or food processor still running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
Transfer basil mixture to a bowl and mix in pecorino cheese.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If you are freezing the pesto, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle olive oil over top to seal. This prevents it from turning brown or oxidizing in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months.