Description
Easy, versatile, and delicious, this fresh pesto sauce is sure to become one of your family’s favorites.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, tightly packed
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup walnuts or pine nuts (I like using walnuts)
4 large garlic cloves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the basil and spinach leaves.
Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
Process until smooth.
Taste and adjust for salt.
Spoon the pesto into a container with a tight-fitting lid. I like to use a mason jar. Drizzle olive oil on top of the pesto and screw on the lid.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish - Sauce
- Method: Puree
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: fresh pesto sauce, pesto sauce, pasta sauce, Italian food, basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil