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    Homemade Pesto

    Published: Oct 16, 2018 · Modified: Jul 15, 2020 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Homemade Pesto - Made using fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Serve on pasta's, pizza's, sandwiches and more!

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    Pesto is one of those delicious sauces that you can use in so many different ways. That is one of the reasons I love it, other than the fact it is down right delicious!

    You can use pesto on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and more. This recipe is really simple and only takes a few minutes to make! I used this pesto in my Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pesto Pasta and it was really delicious!

    My pesto recipe makes about a cup of sauce so feel free to double the recipe if you need more. Store homemade pesto in the fridge in an airtight jar for up to 3-5 days.

    Tools to have on hand:

    • Blender
    • Measuring Spoons + Cups

    Ingredients you need to make this recipe:

    • Pine Nuts - Or you can use walnuts as pine nuts tend to be pricey!
    • Fresh Basil - You must use fresh basil in this recipe.
    • Lemon Juice - You'll only need about a teaspoon of lemon juice.
    • Garlic Clove - Fresh garlic is a must in this recipe.
    • Parmesan Cheese - Fresh parmesan is best in this recipe.
    • Olive Oil - A good quality olive oil is best.
    • Salt

    How to make Homemade Pesto Sauce at home from scratch:

    Making homemade pesto is easier than ever. All you have to do is add all the ingredients to a blender and blend smooth.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more recipes I think you'll love:

    • Marinara Sauce - Perfect red sauce for pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, dipping, and more. This is my go-to recipe that I use at least once per week!
    • White Pizza Sauce - Creamy and delicious pizza sauce made with parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs.
    • Classic Pizza Sauce - This pizza sauce is robust and full of flavor! It’s not only great on pizza but is also delicious as a dipping sauce.

    Homemade Pesto

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    5 from 25 votes
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    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 1 cup

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup pine nuts
    • 2 cups packed basil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
    Keyword pesto, pesto sauce
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