Pistachio Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pistachios blended together to create the best pesto you will ever eat!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pistachios- shelled
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt/pepper for taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Place basil, garlic, pistachios and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Turning on the food processor, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the basil mixture until a sauce is created. Taste and season with salt/pepper as needed. Add in the red pepper flakes (if using) and pulse again. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Enjoy!