Some recipes earn a permanent place in your kitchen. This simple basil pesto is one of them. It’s the kind of sauce you make once and reach for again and again — to layer flavor, bring balance, and quietly elevate whatever you’re cooking.
Made with fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan, and garlic, this pesto is bold without being overpowering. It’s designed to work across dishes and seasons, whether spooned over a galette, stirred into pasta, or served alongside bread as a finishing touch.
Adjust texture with additional olive oil as needed.
Why This Pesto Works
Good pesto isn’t complicated — it’s about proportion and restraint. Each ingredient has a role, and none of them compete.
Basil brings herbal depth and aroma
Parmesan adds savory richness
Pine nuts create body and subtle sweetness
Olive oil ties everything together
Garlic adds warmth without sharpness
The result is a balanced, versatile sauce that enhances rather than overwhelms.
How to Use It
This pesto is meant to be flexible. A small spoonful goes a long way.
Spread beneath a galette or flatbread
Toss with warm pasta or grains
Spoon over roasted vegetables or potatoes
Serve with bread or crackers
Swirl into soups or sauces just before serving
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From Our Kitchen
Think of this pesto as a supporting player — not the star of the plate, but the element that brings everything into focus. Keep it simple, use it intentionally, and let it do its job.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it will keep for several days. For best color and flavor, add a thin layer of olive oil on top before sealing.
SALT + PEPPER made with Norwegian Flake Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Peppercorns
Perfect seasoning just about everything from beef, chicken, pork, fish & seafood. Sprinkle on fresh baked bread, fresh sliced avocados or guacamole, eggs, grilled or roasted veggies or potatoes, or mix in softened unsalted butter to make a delicious compound butter or spread. Use on almost anything to add a pop of flake salt & pepper flavors.
