Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Nuts & Seeds Simple Pesto 3.0 (1) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 25, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 3 heaping tablespoons This simple pesto recipe is from the October 2008 issue of Body+Soul. Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh basil 1 clove garlic Pinch of coarse salt 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Place basil, garlic, salt, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor. With the machine running, gradually add oil; process until smooth. Print