Classic Basil Pesto Recipe

There's nothing quite like the vibrant flavour of truly fresh basil, and when it comes from your own hydroponic indoor garden, it's an absolute game-changer! Grown with pure water and nutrients, this basil is bursting with peak freshness, making it the star of this incredibly simple pesto recipe. 

Pesto is incredibly versatile! Beyond pasta and baguettes, try it spread on white fish before baking, tossed with vegetables for roasting, or as a flavourful sandwich spread.

CLASSIC BASIL PESTO

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup pine nuts

2-3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

    1.  Combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.

    2.  Pulse until finely chopped.

    3.  Gradually add olive oil while pulsing until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

    4.  Season with salt and black pepper to taste.