Create your own homemade pesto sauce that bursts with the fresh taste of basil and garlic. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this easy recipe will elevate any dish and impress your guests!
Pesto Sauce recipe
Description
Create your own homemade pesto sauce that bursts with the fresh taste of basil and garlic. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this easy recipe will elevate any dish and impress your guests!
Ingredients for Pesto Sauce
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation Steps
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Making the Pesto
Wash the basil leaves with a damp cloth (the leaves should be dry when preparing the sauce). Place all ingredients, except for the cheese, in a blender. Blend everything slowly until it becomes a liquid and creamy mixture. Add the cheese and mix well until fully combined. Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container, taking care to cover it with a layer of extra virgin olive oil.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1501kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 144.8g223%
- Saturated Fat 27.2g136%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 48mg16%
- Sodium 849.2mg36%
- Potassium 534.3mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.4g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 34.3g69%
- Vitamin A 281.71 IU
- Vitamin C 24.53 mg
- Calcium 1042.38 mg
- Iron 4.44 mg
- Vitamin D 0.35 IU
- Vitamin E 16.35 IU
- Vitamin K 279.57 mcg
- Thiamin 0.24 mg
- Riboflavin 0.37 mg
- Niacin 1.31 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.89 mg
- Folate 68.88 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.85 mcg
- Phosphorus 691.97 mg
- Magnesium 120.64 mg
- Zinc 3.80 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Adjust the garlic and Parmesan cheese to taste for a more personalized flavor.