Classic pesto

Name: Classic pesto
Yield: Makes 250ml
Ingredients: 50g pine nuts; 80g basil; 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative; 150ml olive oil; 2 garlic cloves

Good Food teamMakes 250mlSource

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Ingredients

50g pine nuts

80g basil

50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative

150ml olive oil

2 garlic cloves

Method

Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.