Basil Simple Almond Pesto

This Simple Basil Almond Pesto recipe combines fresh, satisfying ingredients easily made in just 10 minutes! So versatile and reliable with pizza, pasta, chicken, shrimp or veggies!

Fresh basil pesto is one of the favorite things to make in the spring/summer months (well who am A cook kidding, A cook'll make this all year round!) as the flavors are so bright, fresh and satisfying! Not only is pesto super simple to make and can be ready in just 10 minutes, but pesto literally goes with EVERYTHING! Spread on top of pizzas, tossed with warm pasta, used as a marinade for

There are SO many satisfying variations of pesto that you can make, but this basil almond pesto has been the go-to for many years because of how simple the ingredients are and the fact that A cook always have almonds in a jar in the kitchen. Traditional pesto uses pine nuts which taste satisfying, but can also be expensive to buy so A cook like to make this using almonds since A cook make this pe

What goes in

• 2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
• 3 tablespoons dry-roasted, unsalted almonds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Pinch of crushed red chili flakes, optional

How it comes together

1. In the bowl of your food processor, add basil, almonds, garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, as needed.
2. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified and silky. (If you like your pesto thinner, add a little water)
3. Store in a sealed, airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.