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How To Make Basil Pesto

A classic and basic recipe for how to make basil pesto (A.K.A the best sauce in the world). Made with only five ingredients this intense, flavour packed basil pesto is perfect for dressing pasta, salads, on sandwiches, pizza and so much more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (30g) basil
  • 1/8 cup (15g) pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Put all ingredients in a bowl apart from the salt and pepper.
  2. Blitz the ingredients into a smooth sauce using a hand-held blender (or use a food processor) then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add more olive oil if necessary.

Notes

  • Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate.
  • Make sure to use fresh Italian basil for best results and don't use any with black spots or that has wilted
  • Use good quality Italian olive oil
  • If you don't have pine nuts you can replace them with cashew or walnuts
  • Traditionally a mix of pecorino and parmigiano reggiano is used but you can use one or the other to keep the cost down
  • You can keep pesto in the fridge for 1 day it may oxidise and turn brown so give it a stir to refresh it

Nutrition Information

Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Vitamin A 660IU (13%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Vitamin A 660IU 13%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.