Pesto Sauce
Learn how to make the best Basil Pesto with this easy recipe!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 4 cups basil leaves
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Equipment
Instructions
- Place garlic and pine nuts in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
- Add basil, Parmesan, olive oil, and a little salt to garlic mixture. Process until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste, then season with additional salt, if needed.
- Use pesto immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe yields about 1 cup and makes enough for 1 pound pasta. One serving is considered 2 tablespoons.
Use this sauce to make this classic Pesto Pasta, Pesto Gnocchi, or Pesto Pizza!
Check out the info before this recipe card for lots of tips, tricks, and substitution ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
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