Homemade Pesto Basil Sauce
This fresh homemade Basil Pesto sauce is like a little taste of heaven. You wouldn't think that it's so simple and easy to make, but it is. Make this basil pesto sauce once and I'll guarantee that you will be making this over and over again to put over pasta or fresh vegetables.
Servings: 4
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh basil leaves slightly packed
- 1 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts slightly roasted (or nut of your choice)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup olive oil or more, depending on your preference
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice optional
Instructions
- 1. Place pine nuts on a small baking sheet and roast at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes in a toaster oven or oven. Let cool. (You can also roast them in a pan over the stove).
- 2. combine everything, except olive oil, and place in a mini-blender. Pulse or chop until basil and pine nuts are finely chopped.
- 3. Add the olive oil and pulse everything together until the mixture is thoroughly mixed.
- 4. You may want to add more olive oil as per your preference for a fluid sauce.
- 5. Add to pasta or vegetable dishes before serving. (do not cook the pesto sauce as this will change the flavor of the basil pesto sauce.)
- Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- If you are making this to serve over pasta, follow the cooking directions on the pasta box. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of Pesto | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 224mg