How to Make Easy Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious sauce to elevate your pasta, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables, look no further than this easy pesto recipe. Pesto is a classic Italian condiment made from fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. It's incredibly versatile and adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Not to mention, it's quick and easy to make at home, so you can enjoy the freshest pesto possible.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg