5.0 from 6 votes
Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce
This is really a very simple and easy-to-follow recipe for Basil Pesto Sauce. Perfect sauce for pasta, as a spread or for adding flavor to fish and salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1143 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
European , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated almonds
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Place the nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse several times to grind into bits.
- Add the basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse again several times. Scrape down the side of the food processor with a spoon or spatula.
- Pour oil and season with pepper and salt or fish sauce. Pulse several times more until desired consistency is achieved.
- Transfer to a bowl or a jar with lid.
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Notes
- If fish sauce is not available you may use 1 teaspoon of salt or more. You may also use whole almonds (6-8 pieces) but I suggest you pulse it first in the blender then add the rest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1143kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
121g
(186%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
1571mg
(65%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2620IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
11.5mg
(13%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1143kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 121g | 186% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1571mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2620IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.