Basic Pesto

🥘 Ingredients

• basil 2 cups
• Parmesan ¾ cups
• toasted pine nuts ½ cups
• olive oil ½ cup
• garlic 3 cloves
• salt ¼ tsp
• crushed red pepper (optional) ¼ tsp

1. 1

   Combine packed fresh basil , shredded Parmesan , toasted pine nuts , olive oil , 2 to 3 cloves garlic , halved, kosher salt , and crushed red pepper (optional) in a food processor .
2. 2

   Process until nearly smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl. Add up to 2 Tbsp additional olive oil to reach desired consistency.
3. 3

   Transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Or place 1/4 cup portions in resealable plastic bags or in ice cube trays and freeze up to 3 months.
4. 4

   Tip: To keep your pesto bright and green in the refrigerator, add a thin layer of olive oil to the top.