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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword homemade pesto
Prep Time 10mins
Total Time 10mins
Servings 2cups
Calories 311
Author Abeer
Ingredients
3cupsBasil Fresh, Lightly packed
1/2cupParmesan cheeseFreshly grated
1/3cupPine nutsToasted, Or any nuts of your choice
2-3clovesGarlic
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste
1/2cupOlive oilHigh 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.