Homemade Pesto Sauce
A vibrant and fragrant homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and pine nuts. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Splash of cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Rinse the basil leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Combine basil, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until emulsified.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, stir in a splash of cream for richness.
- Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.
Notes
Store leftover pesto in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator, or freeze for several months. To prevent browning, pour a layer of olive oil on top before sealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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