Description
A simple recipe for fresh, homemade basil pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Transfer to a jar or container.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seeds or omit the nuts.
- Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top before storing to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pesto, basil, homemade, sauce, Italian, pasta, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan