Pesto Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this vibrant and creamy homemade pesto sauce, a flavorful blend of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese. This classic Italian condiment is elevated with extra-virgin olive oil, creating a silky texture perfect for coating pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy pesto recipe is a time-saving way to add bold, herbaceous flavor to your meals. Versatile and freezer-friendly, it’s your go-to solution for quick, fresh, and healthy flavor-packed dining.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and thoroughly dry the fresh basil leaves. Remove any stems.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over low heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently. Allow the nuts to cool.
Step 3
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, garlic cloves, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the ingredients.
Step 5
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to create a smooth and emulsified sauce.
Step 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then pulse a few more times to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 7
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more Parmesan or olive oil based on your preference for texture and flavor.
Step 8
Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (234.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1459.8 |
| Total Fat 154.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1864.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.2g | |
| Protein 22.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 509.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 360.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories