Description
Homemade Basil Pesto is a vibrant, flavorful sauce that elevates any dish with its fresh aroma and rich taste. This quick and easy recipe combines aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, and creamy Parmesan cheese to create a sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over grilled veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; blend briefly to combine.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg