Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
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This Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce has so much flavor, you'll be putting it on everything! It's so quick and easy to mix together fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic for a delicious addition to so many dishes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups basil stems removed
- ⅓ cup pine nuts lightly toasted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic in a large food processor. Pulse 20-30 times or until basil is finely chopped.
- Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse until just combined and your desired consistency is reached.
- Serve pesto immediately or store covered with a piece of plastic wrap in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- Serve pesto immediately or refrigerate it for up to an hour if you prefer to serve it chilled.
- Serve pesto immediately or refrigerate it for up to an hour if you prefer to serve it chilled.
- Storage Directions:
- If you have leftover pesto, place it in an airtight container and cover it tightly with a piece of plastic wrap. Placing the wrap directly over the pesto slows down the oxidation process thus keeping it from turning brown. Homemade pesto will last for up to a week if store in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months in the freezer
- If you have leftover pesto, place it in an airtight container and cover it tightly with a piece of plastic wrap. Placing the wrap directly over the pesto slows down the oxidation process thus keeping it from turning brown. Homemade pesto will last for up to a week if store in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months in the freezer
- A great way to freeze basil pesto is to place it in 1 tablespoon increments into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 2-4 hours, or until firm, and then place the cubes into a gallon-sized storage bag. When you need a little pesto flavor in your favorite soups, stews, or pasta sauces, simply grab a cube and pop it into your dish!
- A great way to freeze basil pesto is to place it in 1 tablespoon increments into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 2-4 hours, or until firm, and then place the cubes into a gallon-sized storage bag. When you need a little pesto flavor in your favorite soups, stews, or pasta sauces, simply grab a cube and pop it into your dish!
- This recipe makes ~¾-cup of pesto. 1 serving is 1 tablespoon of pesto.
- Parmiggiano-Regiano and Pecorino can be used interchangeably.
- Walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be substituted for the pine nuts, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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