Once you make this Basil Arugula Pesto, you will never go back to store bought pesto again! A few fresh ingredients and about 5 minutes and you have a fresh pesto you'll be making over and over!
1/3cupgrated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese
2tbsplemon juice
2-3clovesgarlic, halved
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
1/4tspsalt
1tbspwater, if needed (See Note 1)
Instructions
Add basil, arugula, garlic and lemon juice and Parmesan to food processor or blender. Blend for about 10 seconds.
Add olive oil and salt and blend about 10 more seconds until olive oil is well incorporated (emulsified) into the pesto.
If your pesto is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water, then blend 10 more seconds (See Note 1).
Notes
After you blend your pesto with the olive oil, if you think it's too thick add a 1 tablespoon of water. Don't add more than that, otherwise you will get a watered down taste.