Pesto Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Transform your favorite dishes with this vibrant and creamy homemade pesto sauce, a flavorful blend of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese. This classic Italian condiment is elevated with extra-virgin olive oil, creating a silky texture perfect for coating pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy pesto recipe is a time-saving way to add bold, herbaceous flavor to your meals. Versatile and freezer-friendly, it’s your go-to solution for quick, fresh, and healthy flavor-packed dining.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
• 2 units Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cups Pine nuts
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Rinse and thoroughly dry the fresh basil leaves. Remove any stems.

2. Peel the garlic cloves and lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over low heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently. Allow the nuts to cool.

3. In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, garlic cloves, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the ingredients.

5. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to create a smooth and emulsified sauce.

6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then pulse a few more times to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

7. Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more Parmesan or olive oil based on your preference for texture and flavor.

8. Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (301.2g)

Calories		1480
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		153.5 g	197%
	Saturated Fat	26.3 g	132%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	11.5 g
Cholesterol		40 mg	13%
Sodium		1660 mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate		10.8 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	5.6 g	20%
	Total Sugars	1.2 g
Protein		25.1 g	50%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		619 mg	48%
Iron		6.9 mg	38%
Potassium		634 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1381 cal (90.6%%)

Protein: 100 cal (6.6%%)

Carbs: 43 cal (2.8%%)