Steps to Prepare Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe Bon Appetit

Basil Pesto

Basil pesto recipes often call for pine nuts, but you can easily substitute walnuts.

Recipe Summary Basil Pesto

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients | Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe Bon Appetit

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

⅔ cup pine nuts (Optional)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.

Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

You can use walnuts instead of pine nuts, if desired.

Info | Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe Bon Appetit

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups

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