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Pesto Sauce recipe

Pesto Sauce

This vibrant Pesto Sauce is a celebration of fresh ingredients, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed with bread. Discover the joy of making it at home!

Ratings 4.4 from 5 votes
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  5
Calories 300
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

This vibrant Pesto Sauce is a celebration of fresh ingredients, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed with bread. Discover the joy of making it at home!

Ingredients for Pesto Sauce
    Main Ingredients
  • 4 units garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 units Brazil nuts, crushed
  • 120 milliliters olive oil
  • to taste units black pepper
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the Ingredients

    Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1218kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 120.3g186%
Saturated Fat 17.6g89%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 570.5mg24%
Potassium 565.8mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 9.1g19%

Vitamin A 63.56 IU
Vitamin C 34.38 mg
Calcium 245.01 mg
Iron 3.45 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 16.90 IU
Vitamin K 168.42 mcg
Thiamin 0.29 mg
Riboflavin 0.13 mg
Niacin 0.94 mg
Vitamin B6 1.24 mg
Folate 22.63 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
Phosphorus 270.26 mg
Magnesium 97.06 mg
Zinc 1.93 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

Try adding Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor!

Keywords: pesto, sauce, fresh, basil, Italian