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Creamy basil pesto sauce in a wooden bowl, perfect for pasta dishes.

Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 (1 cup)
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh basil sweet or Genovese varieties
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice into a small food processor. Process for 30 seconds.
    Roasted pine nuts in a food processor for cooking or baking recipes.
  • Add the basil and process for another few seconds.
    Fresh basil leaves in a food processor for pesto or cooking.
  • Add in the grated Parmesan and process while you slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Stop drizzling when the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper to your liking.
    Olive oil being poured into food processor with herbs and ingredients inside.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 51mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Basil pesto recipe, homemade basil pesto, pesto ingredients
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