Basic Pesto Sauce

Name: Basic Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1/3 c. pine nuts; 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetarian Dairy

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: Italian

A vibrant and versatile pesto sauce bursting with fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan flavor. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, it suits both quick weeknight dinners and special occasions. Its bright, nutty, and herbal notes make it a favorite for many dishes.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

2 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves ⓘ
1/2 c. olive oil ⓘ
1/3 c. pine nuts ⓘ
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves ⓘ
2 Tbsp. lemon juice ⓘ
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ

Instructions

Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.
Process until smooth.
At this point, the mixture can be frozen in an airtight container and kept for several months.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

538 kcal 27% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV

Total Fat 38.1g 49% DV

Carbs 36.1g 13% DV

Fiber 1g 4% DV

Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 432.3mg 19% DV

Potassium 455.8mg 10% DV

Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80mcg 9% DV

Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 264mg 20% DV

Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Ingredients

Instructions

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

Macronutrients

Electrolytes

Vitamins & Minerals

Explore Ingredients

You May Also Like

Tropical Tapioca Pudding

Blueberry Cake With Vanilla Syrup

Savory Pumpkin And Feta Muffins

Raspberry And Cream Cheese Spread

Marbled Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

Salmon Cakes On Ciabatta