Homemade Pesto Sauce
A quick and delicious homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, and olive oil, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more.
- 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 cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Splash of cream
Instructions
- Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Place the basil leaves, grated cheese, optional pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture until all ingredients are finely chopped.
- While the processor runs, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Scrape down the sides and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a splash of cream and blend until mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with different nuts or cheeses for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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