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Homemade Pesto Sauce

Fresh homemade pesto sauce will add a burst of flavor to almost any dish. I keep a jar of pesto in my fridge year-round.
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Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 /3 cups
Calories: 1970kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup packed basil
  • ¼ cup parmesan
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic roasted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread nuts evenly on a rimmed baking sheet along with garlic gloves; toast in oven until golden about 5 minutes.
  • Combine basil, grated parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper, roasted pine nuts and garlic cloves in a blender and with the motor running drizzle in olive oil. Blend until sauce is smooth.
  • Store and refrigerate pesto sauce in an airtight container.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1970kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 209g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 132g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3190IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 573mg | Iron: 6mg

Equipment

Sheet Pan
Blender

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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