Homemade Pesto Sauce
A simple and fresh homemade pesto sauce made with basil, Parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, pizzas, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Food Processing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Splash of cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Rinse the basil leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Combine basil, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, blending until well incorporated.
- If desired, add a splash of cream and blend again.
- Serve over pasta or as a spread.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or freeze for longer storage. Pour a layer of olive oil on top to minimize oxidation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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