Homemade Pesto

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add garlic cloves to a blender.
  2. 2Add garlic cloves to a blender.
  3. 3Add garlic cloves to a blender.
  4. 4Add Parmesan to the blender.
  5. 5Add Parmesan to the blender.
  6. 6Add Parmesan to the blender.
  7. 7Add pine nuts to the blender.
  8. 8Add pine nuts to the blender.
  9. 9Add pine nuts to the blender.
  10. 10Add packed basil to the blender.
  11. 11Add packed basil to the blender.
  12. 12Add packed basil to the blender.
  13. 13Add olive oil to the blender.
  14. 14Add olive oil to the blender.
  15. 15Add olive oil to the blender.
  16. 16Blend until smooth.
  17. 17Blend until smooth.
  18. 18Blend until smooth.
  19. 19Add a pinch of salt.
  20. 20Add a pinch of salt.
  21. 21Add a pinch of salt.
  22. 22Taste test the pesto.
  23. 23Taste test the pesto.
  24. 24Taste test the pesto.
  25. 25Add a little bit of saved pasta water.
  26. 26Add a little bit of saved pasta water.
  27. 27Add a little bit of saved pasta water.
  28. 28Add some Parmesan.
  29. 29Add some Parmesan.
  30. 30Add some Parmesan.
  31. 31Add some red pepper flakes.
  32. 32Add some red pepper flakes.
  33. 33Add some red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan
  • 1.5 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1.5 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1.5 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 cup packed basil
  • 1 cup packed basil
  • 1 cup packed basil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • little bit pasta water
  • little bit pasta water
  • little bit pasta water
  • some red pepper flakes
  • some red pepper flakes
  • some red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

blender

Tips

  • You could also toast the pine nuts for extra flavor.