Homemade Pesto Sauce
A flavorful and versatile homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, cheese, and nuts that elevates any dish.
- 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
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients, ensuring the basil leaves are clean and dry.
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
- While the processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the sauce.
- Add the heavy cream and blend until well combined. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with pasta, vegetables, or as a spread, or follow storage tips for later use.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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