Pesto Sauce
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor.2 cups fresh basil leaves, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup pine nuts, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pulse 7 to 8 times just enough to break down the basil.
- Switch to low speed, and slowly pour in the olive oil. Mix until the oil is fully incorporated and all ingredients are smooth and creamy.½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Serve immediately or store for a later use.
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage information.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce.
Actual calories will vary. *For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Sauce
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
184
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
174
mg
7
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
367
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
87
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
