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Tasty Pesto Sauce Recipe

Making the best pesto sauce can be easy if you follow simple recipe guides like this. This recipe is meant to show you how to quickly make the pesto sauce in a matter of minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves 40g
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced (12g)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts 60g
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 60g
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60ml
  • Salt and pepper to taste (2g)

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse the basil leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Process until the mixture is well combined and slightly smooth.
  3. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil through the top. Process until the pesto reaches the desired consistency.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
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