If you’re pesto fan, you only have to glance at the recipe to know this stuff is good. Unfortunately, the recipe can’t include the whole experience of enjoying my mom’s basil pesto in a crowd. Just imagine a spontaneous photo op while trying to keep your own fingers away and pushing back everyone else at the same time (see my brother-in-law’s hand in the background, positioned to dig in?). If stabbing by dipping utensil were a crime, a few of my crazy relatives would be guilty. And I should probably feel at least a little guilty for slathering a large portion of it on my slice of homemade pizza, but I don’t. You should never feel guilty for being good to yourself. Don’t ever let anyone tell ya differently. 
Enjoy!
Mom’s Basil Pesto
2 c. packed fresh basil
1/2 c. fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 c. EVOO
1/2 c. pine nuts or walnuts
4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
Pinch of kosher salt to taste
Grind nuts, garlic and cheese in blender. Begin packing in basil and drizzle in olive oil and salt to taste until all ingredients are well combined. Enjoy in private unless you are willing to share.
Yum! This is pretty much the same recipe I use. So good!
Very, very good!
what is EVOO?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil! The best stuff around!
oh alright, duh me, i should have figured that out!! lol yes i use olive oil, but have never tried the EVOO
can I come next time this is served?
Ha!ha! Sure thing! You can join in the fight over it
at long as only spoons are involved and no knives!
Always good…and a good way to use the basil this time of year….
Yes! Doesn’t seem there’s ever a lack of it.
Love pesto! Gonna try this recipe this weekend. Thanks!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment!
I LOVE pesto, but have never actually made it myself. Definitely going to try this one. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Amy! <3
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it!
Looks scrumptious!
It’s quite delicious and addicting!
I could just lick the screen! Yum!
Ha!ha! You can, but you won’t experience the full flavor.
Was looking for a good basil pesto recipe for my overgrown basil plants and here it is:) Thanks…your mom’s pesto recipe looks simple, delicious and perfect! Homemade pesto and spontaneous family photos… two of my weaknesses!
It is SO yum!! I hope you enjoy it like we do. I love to toast french bread a little and slather it on. So good!
Perfect idea for pesto:) Finger licking goodness!
Hi Amy, Just to let you know that I did try your mom’s wonderful pesto recipe yesterday and it turned out absolutely delicious…I’ve made 4 batches of it and frozen some since my basil plants were out of control! Wonderful recipe and thanks for sharing it, this one is a keeper:)
Thank you for letting me know, Peri! And I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!