Homemade Pesto Sauce

Fresh basil pesto with pine nuts and parmesan

Ingredients

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2. 2 tbsp lemon juice
3. 6 cloves garlic
4. 1/2 tsp salt
5. Black pepper to taste
6. 2 cups basil leaves
7. 1/4 cup olive oil or a smidge more for a smoother pesto
8. 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

1. Put items 1-5 in food processor and pulse until well chopped
2. Add basil, item 6, and pulse to combine
3. Drizzle in olive oil, item 7, until combined
4. Do the same with the parmesan
5. Done. Unless you want it smoother, then add a smidge more olive oil and pulse to combine