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!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal
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