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Homemade Pesto Sauce
This Homemade Pesto Sauce is simple to make, packed with flavor, and a great way to use up on fresh Basil on hand!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
Calories:
299
kcal
Author:
Kristin Hayes
Equipment
Food Processor
Herb Scissors
Ingredients
1 ½
cups
Basil
*fresh
4
garlic cloves
*minced
½
cup
Parmesan, grated
½
cup
olive oil
*see note above
1
pinch
salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to your food processor and blend on high until all is combined and sauce is formed. Add a bit more olive oil if preferred.
Use on breads, veggies, pastas, and more!
Nutrition
Calories:
299
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
31
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
11
mg
|
Sodium:
202
mg
|
Potassium:
54
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
583
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
160
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg