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Bowl of fresh homemade pesto sits on wooden counter with slices of fresh bread for dipping.

Fresh Homemade Pesto Sauce

The Dashley's Kitchen
Whip up a fresh homemade Pesto Sauce in minutes, with five ingredients and create countless meals or appetizers the whole family will love.
4.64 from 38 votes
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basil leaves packed tightly
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to blender.
  • Blend till ingredients are chopped well, but not pureed.

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Notes

  • For extra flavor toast your pine nuts before blending.
  • Freeze any remaining pesto in an ice cube tray and save in the freezer for quick meals later.
  • Substitute ingredients with your favorite herbs, seeds, oils or cheeses for your own custom sauce. Suggestions are in the post if looking for inspiration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 62mg
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