Homemade Pesto Sauce
A vibrant and flavorful homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place basil leaves, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Pulse: Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: While processing, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify.
- Stir in Heavy Cream: Once smooth, stop the processor and gently stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve: Toss with cooked pasta or use in sandwiches and salads.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust garlic and cheese to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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