Pesto is everything a good sauce should be: flavorful, versatile, and easy to make. This basil pesto recipe is my go-to when looking for a quick and delicious way to enhance a dish. You can have a batch of homemade pesto with less effort than it takes to open a jar of store-bought pesto on the table in minutes.

Not only is this pesto recipe straightforward, but it’s also versatile. Pesto is ideal as a sauce for pasta or pizza, a spread for sandwiches or wraps, or a flavorful addition to soup or salad. And, because pesto consists of just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to customize to your liking.