Basil Pesto

THE CLASSIC: Green Basil Pesto.

In a food processor or with a mortar & pessel, mix:

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic

4 tablespoons lemon juice

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts

4 tablespoons parmesan cheese [optional]

salt, pepper to taste

WHAT TO MAKE WITH BASIL PESTO? loads. 

Green Pesto marinated chicken, shrimp, or pork chops.

Green Pesto as a salad dressing, great with tomatoes and mozzarella. 

Green Pesto & Pecorino Orrechiette

Caprese Bruschetta, with buffalo mozzarella and tomato on top.

Green Pesto pizza, with green pesto as the base instead of tomato sauce

Cheese Ravioli with Green Pesto

Italian Pasta Salad with Green Pesto, Tomatoes, Olives, and Arugula

Caprese Panini: with tomatoes, basil pesto, and mozzarella