Homemade Pesto Sauce
A vibrant and flavorful homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, nuts, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a food processor: Place the basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in the food processor.
- Pulse until chopped: Pulse the mixture until it is finely chopped but not yet a paste.
- Add olive oil: While the processor runs, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Stir in heavy cream: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Use immediately or store for later.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider toasting the pine nuts. This pesto can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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