One Pot Basil Pesto Sauce

Quick and easy pesto sauce recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in a blender in 10 minutes. Packed with basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: homemade pesto

Servings: cups

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Abeer

Ingredients

3 cups Basil Fresh, Lightly packed
½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
⅓ cup Pine nuts Toasted, Or any nuts of your choice
2-3 cloves Garlic
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
½ cup Olive oil High quality

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, add basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper until finely chopped.
Gradually pour olive oil, while the blender is still running.
Continue blending for a few more seconds until mixture is mostly smooth.
Be sure to scrape down the sides, a few times to mix everything smoothly. Enjoy!

Notes

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up 3 days and frozen in a sealed airtight container for up to 1 month. It can be thawed in the fridge overnight.

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