Classic Pesto

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 60 gBasil, fresh
• 20 gFlat leaf parsley
• 30 gPine nuts
• 12 gGarlic cloves
• 40 gParmesan cheese
• 120 gExtra virgin olive oil
• 5 gSalt
• 2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

food processor, bowl, chef knife, cutting board, plastic wrap, spatula

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Wash and dry the basil and flat leaf parsley, peel the garlic cloves, measure all ingredients, and set up the food processor. · 5 min

   What to look for: Evenly chopped mixture

2. 2
   Chop aromatics

   Add basil, flat leaf parsley, pine nuts, and garlic cloves to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. · 2 min

   What to look for: evenly chopped and fragrant

3. 3
   Blend pesto

   Add the Parmesan cheese, then slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while processing until smooth and cohesive. · 3 min

   What to look for: smooth, thick green sauce

4. 4
   Season pesto

   Add salt and black pepper to the pesto and pulse briefly to combine, tasting and adjusting if needed. · 1 min

   What to look for: Surface sealed without air

5. 5
   Store or serve

   Transfer the pesto to a small bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and serve or store chilled for later use. · 1 min