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Easy Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

Easy Basil Pesto Sauce - homemade recipe with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy Basil Pesto Sauce
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese; freshly grated

Instructions

  • Add the basil leaves, nuts, garlic cloves and cheese to a food processor and pulse until well chopped.
  • With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container for up to a week in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g