Classic Pesto - Recipe & Video: Fresh basil and strong-flavored ingredients produce this delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy, keto, lchf, pasta
Prep Time 5minutes
Total Time 5minutes
Servings 4Approx. 1 1/2 cup
Calories 539kcal
Author Clara Gonzalez
Ingredients
4cupsof fresh basil leaves
1/3cupof pine nuts
1cupof pecorino cheese(in small crumbs)
3/4cupof extra-virgin olive oil
3garlic cloves
2teaspoonsof sea salt
Instructions
Mixing the ingredients: Mix all the ingredients in the food processor and pulse until everything is finely minced.
Serving and storing: If you are not using fresh you can refrigerate up to two days.
Video
Notes
You can also use Parmesan cheese in place of pecorino.To serve with pasta, boil pasta al dente following the instructions in the package. Drain pasta and mix with pesto. Do not cook the pesto.