Homemade Pesto
A vibrant and flavorful homemade pesto recipe, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup (serving approximately 4-6 people) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; wash and dry basil leaves.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Parmesan cheese and pulse until well mixed.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Toast pine nuts for added flavor. Store pesto with a layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/homemade-pesto-recipe/
