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How to Make Easy Homemade Basil Pesto

Learn how to make easy basil pesto, a flavorful sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil; perfect for adding a burst of freshness to pasta, sandwiches, and dips!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Pasta, Pizza, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: basil, quick, summer
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  pine nuts
  • 2  cups  packed basil
  • 4  cloves  garlic
  • 2  tablespoons  lemon juice
  • 1/2  cup  shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Place pine nuts onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until nuts are golden brown.
  • Place all ingredients into food processor and process until well combined.
  • Serve with pasta, pizza, crackers, bread, etc!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1618IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg