Basic pesto made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.
Ingredients
- packed fresh basil leaves: 3 cups
- Parmesan cheese: 0.75 cup (grated)
- olive oil: 0.5 cup
- pine nuts: 0.25 cup
- garlic: 4 clove (to taste)
- lemon juice: 2 tsp (to taste, optional)
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Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add lemon juice, if desired, and quickly pulse to combine. Allrecipes Video
