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May 13, 2025
This Homemade Basil Pesto is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Using just a handful of ingredients and a food processor or blender, you’ll have a vibrant green sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dipping. Made with basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, this pesto comes together in minutes and can be tailored to your preferred texture. Bright, aromatic, and loaded with depth, it’s a kitchen essential!
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Basil Leaf Selection 🌿Choose young, bright green basil leaves without any yellow or brown spots to ensure maximum flavor and vibrant color in your pesto.
- Garlic Blanching Technique 🧄Briefly blanch garlic in boiling water for 10-15 seconds to mellow its sharp bite and create a smoother, more balanced pesto flavor.
- Cheese Quality Matters 🧀Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano instead of pre-grated cheese for a more complex, authentic taste and better texture.
- Olive Oil Drizzling Trick 💧Add olive oil slowly in a thin stream while blending to create a perfectly emulsified, smooth pesto with ideal consistency.
- Storage Preservation Hack 🧊Top your stored pesto with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent oxidation and maintain its bright green color for up to a week in the refrigerator.
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