How to Make Homemade Best-O Pesto Ever - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade pesto is a staple in Italian cuisine, and for good reason. This flavorful and versatile sauce can elevate any dish, from pasta to sandwiches to grilled meats. While store-bought pesto can be convenient, there's nothing quite like the taste of a homemade batch. And if you're ready to take your pesto game to the next level, then look no further than this recipe for the Best-O Pesto Ever.

This homemade pesto recipe is a labor of love, but the end result is so worth it. The combi...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil
  • 1 ¼ cups olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Pulse pine nuts, almonds, and garlic in a food processor for about 20 seconds. Add basil, 1 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend for about 1 minute. Add additional olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg