Uncover the magic of homemade basil pesto so good it’ll make that little jar of store bought stuff green with envy! All you need is 7 simple ingredient, 5 minutes, and this ultimate recipe for Genovese Pesto. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and culinary tips, you’ll be creating the most irresistibly delicious sauce in no time! Perfect for pastas, sandwiches, and beyond, get ready to transform all your dishes with this iconic fresh Italian sauce!

About this basil pesto recipe

I firmly believe the quickest, easiest way to elevate any dish is by using fresh herbs and/or sauces. While I’m all about using smart hacks to get dinner on the table fast, certain things are immeasurably more delicious when you make them yourself, and homemade pesto sauce is without a doubt at the top of the list.
But, before you say “But Cheyanne! I’m way too busy to turn into Martha freakin’ Stewart!” I’m not suggesting we do anything crazy like churn our own butter. Making basil pesto is SO stinkin’ simple and SO insanely fast.

No joke—you only need 5 minutes to whip up a batch. And my friends" It is worth every 👏single👏one👏 of those 300 seconds. The refrigerated tubs can’t hold a candle to this bright green wonder—to say nothing of the shelf-stable jarred stuff. 

Why you’ll love this recipe

Bright, Fresh, & Bursting With Flavor – The herb...