Homemade Pesto Sauce
A versatile and vibrant green sauce made primarily from fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place fresh basil leaves, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse: Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
- Stir in Heavy Cream: Stop the processor and stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Serve: Toss with cooked pasta or use as a sauce for various dishes.
Notes
For a creamier texture, include heavy cream. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or frozen in ice cube trays for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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