Pesto Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Pesto Sauce Recipe
Description
The Pesto Sauce Recipe involves briefly pulsing packed basil leaves with pine nuts, minced garlic, shredded Parmesan, and a splash of lemon juice into a smooth paste. Extra virgin olive oil is incorporated to achieve the desired consistency, resulting in a creamy yet textured sauce. Salt and black pepper season the mix gently, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them.
This fresh pesto offers a fragrant herbal flavor with nutty undertones from pine nuts and a subtly tangy brightness from the lemon juice. It works well tossed into freshly cooked pasta, dolloped onto toasted bread, or stirred into dressings and marinades for a burst of flavor.
The recipe yields about one cup of pesto that can be served immediately or stored chilled. Adjusting the salt and lemon juice allows personalization toward a milder or zestier sauce according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil packed leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Serve immediately or cover and store chilled.
Notes
- Start with 1/4 teaspoon salt and adjust to taste to control saltiness.
- Additional lemon juice can be added to increase the lemon flavor for a fresher taste.
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of pesto, suitable for multiple uses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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