Homemade Pesto

This recipe is so simple, it only takes about 5 minutes to make and has just 6 ingredients. It’s also very easy to customize to your tastes, after you blend give it a taste and adjust as needed. You can use any nuts you have on hand, I always use pecans because, well, I’m Texan and I always have pecans…

This summer has been the first time I’ve been able to use basil from my own “garden”. (I use the term garden very loosely.) It taste so incredibly fresh, you may never get store bought pesto again, at least not in the summer. Y’all let me know what you think!

Homemade Pesto

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• Author: sandymargritz
• Total Time: 20 minutes

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Description

Fresh homemade pesto in 5 minutes!

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Ingredients

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• 2 Cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1/4 Cup Pecans (or pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• 3–4 ounces Olive Oil
• 2–3 Cloves Garlic
• 1/2–3/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan 
• 1/4–1/2 juiced Lemon
• Salt & Pepper

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Instructions

All all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend. Adjust ingredients as needed (may need a bit more olive oil, etc.)

Add to your favorite pasta, pizza, etc. 

Notes

• Be careful not to over salt, it does not need a ton.
• Use any nuts you have in the house, I just always happen to have pecans, because well, I’m Texan?
• May omit lemon juice.
• Store in refrigerator.

• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Category: Main Dish

Keywords: Pesto, Basil, Fresh, Pasta, Homemade pesto