Quick Basil Pesto
Elevate your meals in just 10 minutes with this Quick Basil Pesto recipe! Bursting with the fresh, aromatic flavor of vibrant basil leaves, this homemade pesto combines the nuttiness of pine nuts, the sharpness of grated Parmesan, and the rich, silky texture of extra-virgin olive oil. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, and black pepper, it’s blended to creamy perfection for an irresistible finish. Ideal as a classic pasta sauce, a zesty spread for sandwiches, or a bold dip for veggies, this no-cook recipe is a simple yet versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to 5 days, making it a go-to for quick, flavorful weeknight meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.
Pulse the ingredients a few times to roughly chop them.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the food processor.
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth and creamy paste.
Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container or use immediately as desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.4 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 8% | |
*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.
