Homemade Pesto Sauce
Delicious and easy homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- 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 the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Process the Mixture: Pulse until finely chopped (about 30 seconds).
- Add Olive Oil: While processing, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream: Stop the processor and stir in heavy cream.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Use the pesto as desired, such as tossed with pasta or as a dip.
Notes
To keep pesto vibrant, pour a thin layer of olive oil on top before sealing. Freezing in ice cube trays is a great way to store pesto for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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