Homemade Pesto Sauce
A vibrant and fresh homemade pesto sauce that elevates any dish with its delightful combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients, ensuring the basil leaves are clean and dry.
- Add the fresh basil, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified and smooth.
- Mix in the heavy cream and salt, blending until well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Serve immediately or store as needed.
Notes
For longer storage, add a layer of olive oil on top before sealing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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