Basic pesto made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.
Ingredients
- 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 0.75 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 0.25 cups pine nuts
- 4 cloves garlic , or to taste
- 2 lemons juice , optional
Instructions
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Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add lemon juice, if desired, and quickly pulse to combine.
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