Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

A delicate sauce of fresh ingredients held together with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. This simple yet classic Fresh Basil Pesto recipe comes together quickly in a food processor.

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simple ingredients: fresh basil pine nuts garlic extra virgin olive oil ages hard cheese salt & pepper

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Step 1. Toast nuts & garlic

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Step 2. Pulse in food processor

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Step 3. Drizzle olive oil

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THIS DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC PESTO SAUCE IS GREAT ON FISH, CHICKEN, OR POTATOES

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To print the full recipe, see FAQs, tips and tricks, click HERE.

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Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

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A delicate sauce of fresh ingredients held together with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. This simple yet classic Fresh Basil Pesto recipe comes together quickly in a food processor.

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simple ingredients: fresh basil pine nuts garlic extra virgin olive oil ages hard cheese salt & pepper

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Have you wondered... How can I avoid my pesto from turning a swampy brown color? How can I freeze pesto properly? Is botulism a concern?

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Step 1. Toast nuts & garlic

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Step 2. Pulse in food processor

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Step 3. Drizzle olive oil

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THIS DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC PESTO SAUCE IS GREAT ON FISH, CHICKEN, OR POTATOES

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To print the full recipe, see FAQs, tips and tricks, click HERE.

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