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Easy Pesto Recipe

Published: Sep 20, 2019 · Modified: May 24, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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This easy pesto recipe is so great at any time of the year, but with the abundance of fresh basil in the market lately, I feel that there is no better time than now to make your own homemade pesto.

I love serving pesto with pasta, but it is also great on pieces of bread too! If you grow your own basil, this is a great recipe to make often!

 

 

Quick Pesto Recipe 

 

Ever since we got back from our wonderful trip to Italy in the region where pesto was first created in Genoa, I have been wanting to recreate some of those tasty Italian dishes.

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This Easy Basil Pesto can be made in just minutes with a food processor or blender and there are so many ways to enjoy it.

 

 

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It is also so easy to make because there are only a few ingredients in basil pesto. You will want to use fresh basil for this one, although you can use minced garlic in a jar and pre-grated parmesan cheese for convenience.

Pesto Recipe with Pasta

 

Within minutes, you will have a wonderful, flavorful sauce that complements so many foods. Some of the foods that pesto complements are:

  • Pasta
  • Crusty Bread
  • On Crusty Fresh Bread
  • Chicken
  • Potatoes
  • Zucchini
  • Pizza

Pesto Recipe with Pasta

 

Some serving suggestions would include pasta, poultry, meat and bread.

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There are many ways to use basil pesto. It is perfect on bread, as a nice flavor to casseroles, wraps, salads, and vegetables. Fresh pesto will keep fresh in the refrigerator about 3-4 days if kept in an airtight container. Try some on a wrap or sandwich and it will elevate the flavor to a whole new level.

 

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I have made this recipe so many times and once you try it, you will always want to make your own.

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The best part is that Pesto only takes a few ingredients and you can change them up too!

Easy basil pesto recipe

Easy Pesto Recipe

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Simple Pesto Recipe

Raquel Pineira
A quick pesto sauce that is made in minutes.
5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Pesto
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups fresh basil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Wash the basil leaves and pat dry.
  • Remove the stems and discard.
  • Place the leaves, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese in a food processor or blender.
  • Run on medium until smooth.
  • Enjoy on fresh pasta or about a million other ways.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 477IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tamara

    September 16, 2015 at 10:12 am

    It's so fresh and green and I love that. We have a lot of basil from our garden, so it's amazing to get to eat it and know where it grew. Cassidy makes massive amounts of pesto!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 17, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      I bet Cassidy makes a good pesto. Loved the photo of him making grilled cheese for all his coworkers too!

      Reply
  2. Akaleistar

    September 16, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    The sauce looks delicious! I love how bright and fresh it looks 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 17, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks Ashley! There's nothing like fresh pesto!

      Reply

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