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How To Make Basil Pesto

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Published: Dec 5, 2017 · Modified: Apr 25, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links

How to make Basil Pesto in 5 minutes. This is incredibly simple and only requires a handful of ingredients. After making this, you will never want to buy store bought Pesto again, trust me!

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How To Make Basil Pesto - This is so easy to make and tastes so delicious! Dip your favorite bread in it, add it to pizza, or mix in with pasta!

To make this Pesto, you will need a Food Processor (affiliate). 

Add in:

  • Fresh Basil
  • EVOO
  • Garlic
  • Almonds
  • Sea Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parmesan

Traditionally Pine Nuts are used in Pesto vs. Almonds, but I prefer using Almonds since I always seem to have them on hand.

I’ve even seen some recipes that use Walnuts too, so it’s totally your preference on what type of nut to use.

How To Make Basil Pesto - This is so easy to make and tastes so delicious! Dip your favorite bread in it, add it to pizza, or mix in with pasta!

Blend everything for about 30 seconds, stopping and scraping down the sides in between.

If the Pesto looks too pasty add a little more Olive Oil to it. You want the texture to be more smooth rather than pasty.

This recipe makes approximately 1/2 cup of Pesto.

How To Make Basil Pesto - This is so easy to make and tastes so delicious! Dip your favorite bread in it, add it to pizza, or mix in with pasta!

Some serving suggestions for this Basil Pesto:

  • Add it to your favorite pasta or gnocchi
  • Add it to Spiralized Zucchini for a low carb/gluten free version of ‘pasta’
  • Use it as a dip with crusty bread
  • Serve over meats or shrimp
  • As a topping on a sandwich
  • Or Pizza! Pssst- that recipe coming soon!
How To Make Basil Pesto - This is so easy to make and tastes so delicious! Dip your favorite bread in it, add it to pizza, or mix in with pasta!

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Cheers!

How To Make Basil Pesto

Sara
How to make Basil Pesto in 5 minutes. This is incredibly simple and only requires a handful of ingredients. After making this, you will never want to buy store bought Pesto again, trust me!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 cup EVOO extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse for 20-30 seconds, stopping and scraping down the sides in between pulses.
  • If it’s too thick, add a little more EVOO to your desired texture.
  • Texture should be smooth and not pasty.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 682IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil pesto, how to make basil pesto, pesto
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