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Mama Simon's Pesto

This pesto recipe is bursting with freshness from the basil and delightfully creamy and rich from the olive oil and pine nuts. Best of all, it takes only about 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 5 Minute Recipes, Condiment, Home Made, Pesto
Servings: 5
Calories: 121kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup parmesan
  • 3 clove garlic fresh

Instructions

  • Peel three cloves of garlic. Set aside.
  • Combine all 5 ingredients into the food processor and blend until creamy.
  • Store in airtight container for a week or freeze for 6 months.