My Friend Tony's Best Pesto Recipe

Tony's legendary pesto recipe! This vibrant, flavorful sauce is unbelievably versatile. Slather it on toasted French bread, toss it with your favorite pasta, or drizzle it over roasted meats and vegetables. The possibilities are endless! This easy-to-make pesto is bursting with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, creating a taste sensation that will impress your family and friends. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 122.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Friend Tony's Best Pesto

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How to Make My Friend Tony's Best Pesto

  1. Combine 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1/4 cup pine nuts in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  3. With the food processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until a smooth paste forms.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust as needed.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let the pesto stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

11g

Carbs

0g