Homemade Pesto Recipe

Name: Homemade Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; 1 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 1/4 cup Grated Asiago Cheese; 1 cup Pine Nuts; 3 small Lemons; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 dash White Pepper

Servings: persons

2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/4 cup Grated Asiago Cheese
1 cup Pine Nuts
3 small Lemons
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 dash White Pepper

1
In a dry non stick skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium-low heat until they are golden brown and give off a fragrant nutty smell.
2
Using a micro planar, remove the zest (just the yellow surface) from all 3 lemons and then juice all 3 lemons.
3
Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
4
Add basil (firmly pack the basil into the measuring cup when portioning), pine nuts, garlic, juice (strained) and zest of the lemons, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and white pepper to a food processor.
5
Process the ingredients until a paste is formed.
6
Using a micro planar, grate the Asiago cheese and add to the food processor.
7
Process the ingredients until a paste is formed.
8
While food processor is running, add the olive oil.
9
Serve and enjoy.
10
This can be used on pasta, sandwiches, salads, or anything else you want.
11
This recipe makes a large amount of pesto.
12
Pesto can be frozen for later use.
13
A ziplock bag or a nice cube tray work well for this.

1395

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, 1 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 1/4 cup Grated Asiago Cheese, 1 cup Pine Nuts, and more.

Yes, Homemade Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Pesto

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