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Fresh Pesto Sauce Recipe: How to Make Pesto Sauce
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- 1 1/2 cups
- PREP
- 5 Min
Why buy store-bought Italian-style pesto sauce when it's so easy to turn out our own freshly made basil pesto sauce in a blender or food processor? This recipe for Fresh Pesto Sauce: How to Make Pesto Sauce is so versatile, you will make it again and again. Whether you're making a unique pizza or pasta recipe, there's always a need for a homemade pesto sauce recipe. Keep this one on hand!
What You'll Need
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
What to Do
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Serving Tips
- This pesto sauce recipe is super with cooked pasta, chicken, or fish. What a great way to mix things up at dinner!
- There are so many great ways to use pesto. Why not try our Basil Pesto Focaccia or check out one of these 5 super dinner recipes made with pesto?
- Find a great pasta recipe to use with our Fresh Pesto Sauce: How to Make Pesto Sauce in our free eCookbook, Easy Pasta Recipes: 31 Best Pasta Recipes with Chicken, Beef, and More.
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BeckySue
Apr 30, 2016
I made this pesto sauce to go with the spiral potatoes, http//www.mrfood.com/Potatoes-Rice/Pesto-Spiral-Po == tatoes, and it was really an upgrade on the potatoes, both on presentation and taste!
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jthelander1231
Mar 25, 2016
I always forget about pesto sauce when making pasta. I might need to give this a try.
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pcody1 1542508
Jul 02, 2012
I agree with cheryl, seems like an awful lot of olive oil.
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cheryl0429 9278868
Jun 28, 2012
I think it is too much olive oil...
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happyprincess52 4535171
Jun 25, 2012
can't wait to try it sounds soooooo good thanks NYJoan
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JayDee cooks
Jun 25, 2012
Make extra, freeze in ice cube trays, dump in a freezer bag, then pull out a few cubes as needed.
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OregonSue
Jun 25, 2012
I love pesto and make it often. Mix with mayonnaise for a potato salad dressing. I also make it with baby spinach instead of basil. GOOD!!!
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bettyjean 3247011
Nov 02, 2012
I like your idea doing it in spinach. The potato dressing is a good idea to. Thank's
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