Download Basil pesto - Quick & easy
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Ingredients

  • 250 g/8 oz fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup (50 g/1 2/3 oz) toasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/3 cup (35 g/1 1/4 oz) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml/2 3/4 fl oz) olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

1. Remove basil leaves from the stalks. Wash and dry the leaves and place them in a food processor with the pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Process until finely chopped.

2. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream and process until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.