A simple recipe with many uses this Homemade Pesto is quick and easy to blend together and has so much flavor. This is one recipe you want to keep in your recipe box.
I am a huge pesto lover, I could literally just eat it off the spoon that is how much we love it. It goes great in and on so many different things.
It is also so easy to blend together that we make it all the time to have on hand for many various recipes, and we use it more often than not.
This also can be kept for a lengthy period of time so it is great to make a double batch so when you run out you will have more on hand.
Also I believe that Homemade Pesto is way better than store bought by far! Plus you can put various things in it to switch it up to your flavor palate.
If you want the perfect condiment recipe that works with tons of your favorite dishes then you have to make this Homemade Pesto Recipe.
Some of our other favorite sauce/condiment recipes that we have on our site include: Homemade BBQ Sauce, Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing and Homemade Mayonnaise.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Easily available ingredients help this come together in 10 minutes.
- You can double this batch to keep more on hand for later.
- This goes great on so many different recipes.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Fresh basil
Parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Toasted chopped pecans
Garlic
Kosher salt
Pepper
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PESTO:
- Place the basil, parmesan, pecans, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse while slowly adding in the olive oil until smooth. Taste, season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
DO I HAVE TO USE TOASTED PECANS?
I like to use pecans instead of pine nuts because I always have them on hand and they are cheaper.
Pine nuts are the traditional ingredient but any nut will work.
I highly recommend toasting the pecans or buying them pre-toasted, it brings out the nuttiness and natural oils, enhancing their flavor.
CAN I ADD OTHER SPICES/HERBS TO THIS RECIPE?
Other add-in ideas include red pepper flakes and smoked paprika for a smokey element.
Add some cilantro, oregano, or fresh chives in with the basil for a more complex herb flavor.
WHAT CAN I USE THIS RECIPE IN?
I love to serve this on pasta, add to soups and salads, use in marinades, and even as a dip for veggies. There are so many possibilities to use this, just add it to things and find your favorite use!
HOW TO STORE:
This can be stored in an airtight container or a lidded jar in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze this pesto, to do that place it in a freezer container and it will keep in the freezer for up to 9 months.
To defrost, remove to refrigerator until thawed, then use as desired.
I like to freeze any leftovers in smaller portions so I can just pop some out whenever I need them. I freeze in an ice cube tray. Once frozen solid I pop them out and transfer them to a freezer-safe container.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Easily double this recipe.
- This can be used in different dishes, see some of my ideas above.
- Other ingredients can be added to this, see above again for some ideas.
- This only takes 10 minutes to whip up from start to finish!
- This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
Want that easy recipe that you can have multiple uses for? Then you have to make this Homemade Pesto recipe, super versatile and tasty!
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Homemade Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh basil packed
- ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese freshly grated
- ⅓ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the basil, parmesan, pecans, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse while slowly adding in the olive oil until smooth. Taste, season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Notes
- Easily double this recipe.
- This can be used in different dishes, see some of my ideas above.
- Other ingredients can be added to this, see above again for some ideas.
- This only takes 10 minutes to whip up from start to finish!
- This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
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