Pesto sauce is a classic Italian sauce that’s perfect for pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more. This fresh and flavorful sauce is made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, and it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make homemade pesto sauce that’s full of flavor and sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you’re a fan of traditional pasta dishes or looking to add some flavor to your sandwiches, this sauce is the perfect addition to your meal.
Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipe
This homemade pesto sauce recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. With just a few ingredients and a food processor or blender, you can make a delicious and versatile sauce that's perfect for pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Packed
- 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil and continue to process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer the pesto sauce to a small jar or container.
- Store the pesto sauce in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 1488kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 23gFat: 153gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 91gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2978IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 546mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipe
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
1488
% Daily Value*
Fat
153
g
235
%
Saturated Fat
25
g
156
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
27
g
Monounsaturated Fat
91
g
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
881
mg
38
%
Potassium
527
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
2978
IU
60
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
546
mg
55
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
