Ingredients (6)
- 4 cups tightly packed basil leaves (about 8 ounces of whole basil bunches)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about 1 ounce)
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup good-quality olive oil
Get fresh food news delivered to your inbox
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest tips, tricks, recipes and more, sent twice a week.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
A perfect pesto recipe has as many uses as it does variations. This basic basil version can brighten up any number of things, like grilled corn, vegetable soup, scrambled eggs, or asparagus and goat cheese grilled pizza.
Game plan: The pesto can be made up to 3 days in advance. To store, place it in a container and press plastic wrap on top of the pesto so that it’s touching the surface. Cover with a lid or another piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Or freeze up to 1 month.
Instructions
Recommended from Chowhound
Guides
The Best of Pumpkins: Why They're the Ultimate Fall Fruit
by Jen Wheeler | It's fall, which means its time to pay tribute to that iconic mascot of the season. As a food, as...
Recipe Round-Ups
13 Essential Apple Recipes for Fall
by Chowhound Editors | There are so many things to love about autumn rolling around again, especially apple season. Make...
Recipe Round-Ups
9 Fall Salads That Put a Fresh Spin on Autumn Produce
by Pamela Vachon | These healthy fall salad recipes will keep you eating well all autumn, and cast your favorite fall...