How to Make Chef John's Fresh Basil Pesto

Unlock the secrets to making Chef John's fresh basil pesto in this easy-to-follow video! Learn how to blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil into a vibrant and flavorful sauce. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this homemade pesto will elevate any dish.

How to Make Chef John's Fresh Basil Pesto

[paulwagner]

Chef's pesto is indeed the besto.

[lisarod]

Looks great. I add a splash of fresh lemon juice to keep it that vibrant green colour. It has a tendency to brown once it hits the pasta if you skip the lemon.

[scotsam]

Thanks Chef John. Once again a recipe as good as the humour!

[OngoGablogian]

The pitch of this guy's voice is an effin' rollercoaster.

[GRTrollio]

Look great and I wonder why the mortar and pestle makes a difference. I only have an older style volcanic stone set but usually use my food processor

[sonjabaker]

Great job, congratulations job on going full time with becky and youtube!!

[IOSALive]

Food Wishes, You're so talented! I had to hit the like button!

[DanMuggeo]

That looks good but why didn't we toast the pinenuts to enhance the flavor?

[benjidaniel]

I come for the food but I stay for the puns

[TymonScott]

ok so where are you getting your "relatively inexpensive" marble mortar/pestles?

[AzzureSky]

Ok, with whole pesto is the best I want Chef John sing Pesto Song from Once Upone A Jester xD

[TracyWashington-bfii]

Got One!!! Got to use it!!! Where do you get real parmesan cheese???

[Anna-loves-you]

I am gonna maka the besta bruschetta with the besta pesto this a chefto has ever mado

[CaptnCoz]

I have added a twist by sautéing 1/2 large chopped sweet onion (no color)…..but only after it has cooled completely. I also cheat with a food processor. It truly is exceptional and the longest time is the onion. Never had better. Freezes well too but plastic wrap important to avoid oxidation.

[AmySorrellMusic]

Be the pesto boss of your besto sauce. 😏

[BubsyMupsy]

Oooh! Turns out that the besto pesto is different than what I thought… I guess I always had the resto only

[cobeer]

I think you missed out in "Boss if the sauce?

[travisknutson]

Lemon juice is essential, seasoned almonds are better than pine nuts, adding salt is unnecessary

[Bonnie]

The one thing i learnt was that you enjoy saying "we're also going to need" excessive amount of times

[blndi]

No one in liguria uses a mortar and pestle btw.