Fresh Pesto Sauce Recipe: How to Make Pesto Sauce

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Fresh Pesto Sauce How to Make Pesto Sauce

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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?
Find a great pasta recipe to use with our Fresh Pesto Sauce: How to Make Pesto Sauce in our free eCookbook, Easy Pasta Recipes: 31 Best Pasta Recipes with Chicken, Beef, and More.

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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!

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jthelander1231

Mar 25, 2016

I always forget about pesto sauce when making pasta. I might need to give this a try.

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pcody1 1542508

Jul 02, 2012

I agree with cheryl, seems like an awful lot of olive oil.

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cheryl0429 9278868

Jun 28, 2012

I think it is too much olive oil...

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happyprincess52 4535171

Jun 25, 2012

can't wait to try it sounds soooooo good thanks NYJoan

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JayDee cooks

Jun 25, 2012

Make extra, freeze in ice cube trays, dump in a freezer bag, then pull out a few cubes as needed.

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OregonSue

Jun 25, 2012

I love pesto and make it often. Mix with mayonnaise for a potato salad dressing. I also make it with baby spinach instead of basil. GOOD!!!

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bettyjean 3247011

Nov 02, 2012

I like your idea doing it in spinach. The potato dressing is a good idea to. Thank's

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