5.0 from 12 votes
Homemade Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto is easy to make, tastes way better than anything you can buy at the store, and stays good in the fridge for several days. Use it on pasta, sandwiches, gnocchi, pizza, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
Instructions
- Measure 2 cups fresh basil leaves by loosely packing them into a measuring cup. Place the leaves into a food processor or blender.
- Add in 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 cup pine nuts. Blend until fairly smooth, or to your desired consistency. Some people like to leave it chunkier, while others prefer it smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
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Notes
- Pine nuts can be expensive, so sunflower seeds are the least expensive substitutes. You can also use walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
372IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.