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Pesto Sauce Recipe

This vibrant pesto recipe is your new secret ingredient! Bursting with fresh basil and nutty pine nuts, this versatile sauce elevates everything from omelets and marinades to salads and pasta. Learn how to make this incredibly flavorful pesto that disappears faster than you can say 'pesto'! Perfect for basil vinaigrette, a fantastic dressing for green beans and tomatoes. Discover the magic today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 1327.4 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pesto Sauce

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How to Make Pesto Sauce

  1. Combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
  2. Process until finely chopped.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1 cup extra virgin olive oil until a smooth emulsion forms.
  4. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and gently fold in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice to your liking.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (While it rarely lasts long, it should keep for about a week.) Can also be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

95g

Carbs

9g

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