Homemade Pesto Sauce

Bright and vibrant homemade pesto combines fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts for a creamy, flavorful sauce that's a breeze to whip up. Toss it with pasta or spread it on sandwiches for a burst of flavor.

Course Sauce

Cuisine Italian

Keyword basil, homemade, Italian cuisine, pesto, sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 10

Servings /4 cup

Calories 600kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 large bunch fresh basil
2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Pluck basil leaves from stems (about 2 cups). Wash the leaves in a large bowl of cold water and dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.
Put the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil and process until the pesto is smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Recipe source: Food Network

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