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a slice of bread with pesto smeared on top

Easy Nut-Free Homemade Pesto Recipe

Morgan Peaceman
Use up all of the leftover summer basil (or basil in the back of your fridge) in this deliciously easy and nut-free homemade pesto. This recipe comes together with just four ingredients, and packs that irresistible flavor you know and love. Pesto is truly the GOAT of sauces.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dip, sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp kitchen knife santoku or slicing

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz basil
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add the basil leaves, chopped garlic, oil, and parmesan cheese.
  • Close tightly and blend until smooth.
  • Continue to add more cheese and/or oil to your desired consistency: smooth in texture with minimal to no clumps of garlic or basil leaves.
  • Serve as desired (sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, salads, etc.)
Keyword basil recipe, fresh tomato sauce, nut free pesto, pesto, pesto recipe
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