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Homemade Pesto Recipe

Made with just 6 ingredients, this Homemade Pesto recipe is quick and easy to prepare, with an earthy, nutty, garlicky flavor. Perfect for pasta and other dishes. You'll never buy jarred pesto again!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil pesto, homemade pesto, pesto recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the basil leaves.
  • Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, olive oil, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Season with more salt and pepper to taste if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg