Homemade Pesto Sauce
A vibrant and delicious homemade pesto sauce that adds flavor to various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 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
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and dry them gently.
- In your food processor, combine the basil, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- While pulsing, slowly pour in the olive oil until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the pesto as desired, such as with pasta or as a dip.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider adding variations for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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