I love a good pesto, and this recipe is really simple and easy to make.  Pesto is so versatile, plus it lasts for quite a while, so you can make up a decent batch to keep in the fridge and use in pastas, sandwiches, roasts (I love to marinade lamb backstrap in it), salads, all sorts of meals!

Try this out, and see what kind of delicious and creative meal you can come up with!

Easy Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients:-

80g Basil leaves

50g Pine nuts

2 garlic cloves

4 tablespoons grated parmesan

150ml extra virgin olive oil

MAKES 200ML

Put the garlic, basil, pine nuts and parmesan in a mortar and pestle or a food processor and pound or mix to a paste.  Add the oil in a steady stream, mixing continuously.

Add salt if necessary.

Refrigerate in a sterilised jar, covered with a layer of olive oil, for up to 3 weeks.

Give it a go, I’d love to hear how you go with it!