Homemade Pesto

Item No. REC11580
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Nuts
Total Time
10m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1
Place all the ingredients, except the olive oil, into the pitcher and blend on 2 until combined, but still containing some texture.

Step 2
With the blender running on 2, drizzle the olive oil through the top pour tab and blend until smooth. 

Step 3
Use right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days until use.