Basil-Lemon Pesto
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant and herbaceous pesto recipe. Fresh basil, parsley, and nutty pine nuts come together with zesty lemon and Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful symphony. Drizzle in some extra-virgin olive oil for a luscious texture and season with salt and pepper for the perfect finishing touch. This homemade pesto is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, adding a burst of freshness to pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the garlic, pine nuts, basil, parsley, cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Pulse until ground to a fine paste, about 1 minute. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups.
- Adapted from a recipe by Sandra Cook, Chef and Food Stylist.
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