Literally meaning to pound or to crush, pesto is an ancient Roman or Italian food. Traditionally, it’s made by hand using a mortar and pestle, but you can make it in a snap with simple ingredients and a basic food processor.

Watch our video to see how to master this easy recipe.

Check out more of our recipes for purees and dips here:

• Tuscan Hummus recipe
• White Bean Pesto Dip recipe
• Hummus Done Three Ways cooking video