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The Best Classic Basil Pesto

This classic basil pesto recipe uses loads of fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and olive oil. It’s savory and delicious – the best homemade pesto you’ll find!

Can Homemade Pesto be Frozen?

Absolutely! You can store homemade pesto – and this particular basil pesto recipe – in freezer bags for up to six months.

Pesto Recipe Substitutions

First, you can add 1 cup spinach leaves to substitute for 1 cup of the basil leaves if you want to use up some spinach and for additional nutrients. Second, you can use vegan cheese if you want to make the recipe dairy free. Parmesan by Angel Food is the #1 recommended brand.

Ingredients

basil leaves garlic  pine nuts parmesan cheese olive oil salt and pepper

Throw everything but the oil in your blender or food processor and puree.

While still blending, slowly pour in the oil. Scrape down the sides a few times and add in salt and pepper. Pulse until all the ingredients are incorporated and well blended.

Spoon the mixture into jars {I tripled the recipe to fill all of these!} and tightly seal. Refrigerate for about a week or freeze up to a few months.

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