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A spoon rests in a small jar filled with green pesto sauce on a wooden board, with fresh basil leaves and garlic cloves nearby—a scene that captures the essence of the Perfect Pesto Recipe.
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Perfect Pesto Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this Perfect Pesto Recipe! Blend together pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, Montego cheese, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil to create a flavorful and versatile sauce. Whether tossed with pasta, drizzled over grilled vegetables, or spread on sandwiches, this homemade pesto adds a burst of deliciousness to any meal.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Basil, Easy Recipes, Easy to Make, Homemade, Pesto, Quick and Easy Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 832kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Let's gather the ingredients!

  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup Montego cheese grated, can be substituted with Parmesan, Gruyere, or Pecorino
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil you can adjust to achieve your desired consistency
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Let's Begin!

  • In no particular order, throw all of these ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 3mg