Homemade Pesto Sauce
A fresh and vibrant homemade pesto sauce that elevates any dish with its rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine fresh basil leaves, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped, avoiding a paste.
- While the processor runs on low, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with pasta or store for later use.
Notes
Use fresh basil for the best flavor. You can also toast the pine nuts for added depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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