Easy 5 minute pesto recipe
This easy 5 minute fresh pesto recipe needs only 5 simple ingredients and Its bursting with flavour.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 60 g pine nuts
- Large bunch of fresh basil leaves picked
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 60 g Parmesan
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra if needed
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a small fry pan on low-medium heat until aromatic.
- In a food processor add the pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic, parmesan, olive oil and salt and pepper. Process until mixture is smooth, add more olive oil if mixture is too thick.
- Serve tossed through your favourite pasta or with grilled meat or fish.
Notes
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#Add a small handful of sun-dried tomatoes before processing for a flavour twist.