Easy basil pesto

This homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. Basil pesto is easy to make and so versatile as a sauce, dip, spread, and topping.

Homemade Fresh Basil Pesto or Pesto all Genovese can be made in 5 minutes with only 7 ingredients. It's great for pizza, pasta and so much more!

Basil pesto is always a favorite, but other herbs, such as thyme, mint, tarragon, and even arugula, prove to be wonderful variations as well. Consider mixing up your own unique batch of pesto with various herbs and nuts, including walnuts, peanuts, and cashews. The more Parmesan cheese you use, the more flavorful the pesto will be but it will also be less green. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Basil Pesto is simple enough to make but the BEST Basil Pesto recipe has a few tricks that make it absolutely outstanding. So easy and quick.

This Homemade Basil Pesto with Butter is your go-to for quick, flavorful meals. Ideal for pasta, BLTs, and grilled meats, it's simple to make and super versatile.

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, velvety basil pesto sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for any weeknight or a special date night.

Homemade basil pesto is so easy to make! Learn how to make basil pesto with this recipe, plus learn how to properly toss it with pasta, and freeze leftovers. Recipe yields 1 cup pesto, which is enough to toss with about 12 ounces of pasta.

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Save this recipe for the Best Easy 5 Ingredient Homemade Pesto! This super easy 5 Ingredient Homemade Basil Pesto recipe takes only 5 minutes to make and is so much better than store-bought. Plus, I’ve collected 15 of my favorite recipes to use this pesto in one place. Follow Chef Savvy for more Easy Meal Prep Recipes!