Food and Recipes Recipes Basil Pesto Be the first to rate & review! If you're short on time, reach for a good-quality refrigerated pesto at the supermarket to substitute for this homemade blend. You can also use this pesto to dress up canned soups, spread on pizza, or brush on grilled vegetables. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on December 17, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup Ingredients 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Process all ingredients in a food processor until finely ground. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Rate it Print