Fresh Pesto Sauce Recipe: How to Make Pesto Sauce

Fresh Pesto Sauce How to Make Pesto Sauce

MAKES: 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?
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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!