Easy Homemade Pesto in 5 Minutes Flat

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cups Basil, fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt + pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Romano cheese

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Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil
• 1 cup Romano cheese (or Parmesan cheese), shredded
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt + pepper to taste

Directions

• Add all ingredients to a food processor.
• Pulse until blended to desired consistency.
• Taste the pesto and determine how much salt and pepper to add.
• Based on personal preference, you can add in a bit more cheese and/or olive oil.
• Enjoy with your favorite appetizer or entree.
• Refrigerate unused pesto in a mason jar or storage container.