Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce
This is really a very simple and easy-to-follow recipe for Basil Pesto Sauce. Perfect sauce for pasta, as a spread or for adding flavor to fish and salads.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1143kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated almonds
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Place the nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse several times to grind into bits.
- Add the basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse again several times. Scrape down the side of the food processor with a spoon or spatula.
- Pour oil and season with pepper and salt or fish sauce. Pulse several times more until desired consistency is achieved.
- Transfer to a bowl or a jar with lid.
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Notes
If fish sauce is not available you may use 1 teaspoon of salt or more.
You may also use whole almonds (6-8 pieces) but I suggest you pulse it first in the blender then add the rest.
You may also use whole almonds (6-8 pieces) but I suggest you pulse it first in the blender then add the rest.
Nutrition
Calories: 1143kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 121g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1571mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2620IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2.9mg