Homemade Pesto Sauce
There’s no need for pine nuts in this pesto sauce because you can use any nut or seed you have on hand. My favorite is using cashews, but you can also use walnuts, almonds, etc.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup cashews (75g) - or sub another nut
1/2 cup olive oil - or 2/3 cup if you like it more oily/less thick
2 1/2 cups lightly packed sweet basil leaves (65g)
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend together the garlic cloves, nuts, and olive oil.
- Add the basil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parmesan (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Find it online: https://homecookedliving.com/homemade-pesto-sauce/
