Basic Pesto

Name: Basic Pesto
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Greek oregano leaves; 3 large cloves garlic; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Serving suggestion: fresh pasta

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Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: About 1 cup

Level: Easy

Total: 15 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: About 1 cup

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1/4 cup pine nuts

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Greek oregano leaves

3 large cloves garlic

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Serving suggestion: fresh pasta

Directions

Combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Let stand for 5 minutes before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with fresh pasta.