Pesto Sauce Without Nuts: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Dishes
Enjoy a delicious and nut-free pesto sauce perfect for enhancing various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.
- Blend until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more olive oil.
- This pesto sauce works well on pasta, sandwiches, and as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto Sauce, Nut-Free Pesto, Easy Pesto Recipe