Basic Pesto

Pesto is a classic sauce in our household,  made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Rallis Olive Oil. This vibrant green sauce has a distinctive aromatic flavor and is incredibly versatile. We use it as a pasta sauce, but it can also be used as a spread on sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, or a topping for pizza. The origins of pesto can be traced back to the Liguria region of Italy, where it was traditionally made with a mortar and pestle. Nowadays, it is easy to make pesto at home using a food processor or blender, and it only takes a few minutes to prepare. Once you try homemade pesto, you will never go back to store-bought versions again!

Ingredients

1 glove garlic, peeled

Large bunch of fresh basil

¼ bunch of fresh parsley

Handful of pine nuts

1/4 cup Rallis Ice Pressed® Olive Oil

Pinch of sea salt

1 freshly squeezed lemon

 Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until desire consistency is achieved.