The Realtor's Pesto Recipe

Tired of overpriced, bland store-bought pesto? This easy homemade recipe delivers vibrant, fresh flavor in just 10 minutes! My version of this classic pesto is bursting with basil, garlic, and Parmesan, perfect for tossing with pasta, adding to your favorite alfredo sauce, or using as a pizza topping. Elevate your dishes with this simple, incredibly delicious pesto recipe. Check out my other recipe: #367179

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1712.6 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Realtor's Pesto

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How to Make The Realtor's Pesto

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Combine the basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  3. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more olive oil if needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan to your liking.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

174g

Carbs

4g