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Rocket & Basil Pesto recipe

Rocket & Basil Pesto Recipe

A simple and delightful recipe making use of fresh rocket and basil to create a perfect pesto. Perfect for pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches alike.

easy

00:10

4

METHOD

  • Step 1.

    Place the rocket, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts into a food processor.
  • Step 2.

    Process until finely minced.
  • Step 3.

    With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Step 4.

    Continue processing until the mixture is well blended but still has some texture.

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 cupFresh rocket leaves

  2. 1 cupFresh basil leaves

  3. 50 gGrated Parmesan cheese

  4. 2 Cloves of garlic,peeled

  5. 30 gPine nuts, toasted

  6. 125 mlExtra-virgin olive oil

  7. 1 tbspFresh lemon juice

  8. 0.5 tspSalt

  9. 0.25 tspBlack pepper, ground

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