Basil Pesto

I used to always buy my pesto, but since discovering how easy it is to make, I now make it myself all the time. All you need is a blender or food processor and about five minutes. It stores well in a jar in the fridge for three to five days.

Basil Pesto

COOKING TIME

5

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove 

  • 50g pine nuts 

  • 50g Parmesan cheese grated 

  • 90g fresh basil leaves 

  • 150ml extra virgin olive oil 

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper 

  • Squeeze of lemon 

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