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Homemade pesto sauce

Homemade Pesto Sauce

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Homemade pesto sauce is healthy and delicious. Pesto is one sauce you will love because it is fresh, versatile, vibrant, herby, and creamy. Learn how to make the best basil pesto in easy steps with a few ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 tablespoons
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup olive oil substitute with extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and roasted garlic in a food processor. Pulse it for a few seconds to completely chopped. (Scrape all sides of the food processor for a consistent result)
  • Pour the olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper into the mixture until combined and emulsified. Add a little olive oil if the sauce is too thick or until you achieve the desired consistency.
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl or an airtight jar. Use immediately or save for later.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fresh basil pesto, Healthy pesto sauce, Homemade pesto sauce, Pesto
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