Pesto Sauce

A quick and easy pesto sauce for your dinner tonight!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Sauce

Cuisine Italian

Servings Cups

Calories 1074 kcal

Equipment

1 Food Processor
1 Measuring Cup

Ingredients

2 Cups Basil Leaves
½ Cup Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic if you can)
½ Cup Pine Nuts
3 Cloves Garlic
⅓ Cup Parmegiano Reggiano
½ Tsp Salt
½ Tsp Pepper

Instructions

Pick the Basil leaves from the stems.
Add all ingredients to blender or food processor.
Blend to desired consistency and use!

Notes

This recipe is very versatile. If you want add more or less of anything and you shouldn't have a problem with it turning out. I have attempted adding more pine nuts for flavor, however it turned out too grainy in my opinion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5CupsCalories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 111gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 64gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 2087mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1117IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 432mgIron: 4mg

Keyword DIY, Health, Homemade, Pesto