A fresh and flavorful pesto made with spinach and basil, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Preparation time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup pine nuts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, and garlic.
Step 2
Add pine nuts and Parmesan cheese to the processor.
Step 3
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
Step 4
With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Transfer the pesto to a bowl and cover tightly. Refrigerate until ready to use.