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Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce

Made with fresh ingredients, this Homemade Pesto Sauce is ready in just 5 minutes! Perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more. You'll never buy a jar of pesto again!
Course Spices, Sauces, and Seasonings
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 652kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil good quality

Instructions

  • Add the basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped
  • With the food processor on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Once all of the oil has been added, allow the food processor to run for an additional 10 to 15 seconds to fully incorporate the oil. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This recipe makes 2 cups of pesto. Nutritional information is provided for one cup of pesto. However, one individual serving of pesto is about 1/4 cup. 
STORAGE
Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1053IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg