Homemade Pesto
This Homemade Pesto is a fresh, vibrant way to bring bold flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, pesto is a classic Italian sauce known for its bright, herbaceous taste and incredible versatility. Traditionally, pesto combines fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, nuts, and cheese to create a rich, aromatic sauce that instantly elevates any dish.
What makes this recipe shine is the use of high-quality Member’s Mark™ products, which help build a balanced, flavorful pesto without overcomplicating the process. From premium olive oil to perfectly seasoned additions, these ingredients enhance the natural freshness of the basil while creating a smooth, well-rounded texture. The result is a homemade pesto that tastes vibrant, fresh, and far superior to store-bought options, thanks to better ingredient quality and no unnecessary additives.
Fun, fast, and endlessly customizable, this pesto is more than just a pasta sauce, it’s a kitchen staple you’ll want to use on everything. Toss it with warm pasta for a quick meal, spread it on sandwiches or wraps, drizzle it over grilled chicken or fish, or use it as a dip for bread and veggies. It’s also perfect for pizza, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, scrambled eggs, and even as a marinade. Our favorite recipe to add Homemade Pesto to is our delicious Member’s Mark™ Italian Tortellini Salad. Pesto’s ability to enhance so many dishes is what makes it such a go-to sauce for home cooks.
Ideal for spring and summer, this recipe captures the fresh, garden-inspired flavors of the season, but it’s just as delicious year-round when you want to add a pop of flavor to everyday meals.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade a quick weeknight dinner or add something special to your favorite dishes, this Homemade Pesto with Member’s Mark™ ingredients is a simple, flavorful solution that works for just about anything.
Homemade Pesto
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- ⅓ cup Pine nuts
- ½ cup Member's Mark™ Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ⅓ cup Member's Mark™ Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Mediterranean Sea Salt Grinder
- Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, add basil, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic and pulse until well mixed. Add oil, lemon juice, and salt and mix until smooth. Add pepper to taste and mix again.
- Store in a jar or resealable container in the refrigerator for up to a week.