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    Home » Recipes » Sauce/Seasoning

    Homemade Pesto

    Published: Feb 21, 2014 · Modified: Jun 27, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Have you ever wanted to know how to make Homemade Pesto? I did because I love cooking with it! It is actually easy to prepare with this easy recipe.

    How to make Homemade Pesto - A great money saving tip!

    I used my own fresh basil leaves that I grew in my herb garden.  I added fresh garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and few other ingredients and had the most amazing fresh homemade pesto.

    This recipe is also naturally gluten free.  After you prepare the recipe simply store it in an airtight container and place it in your refrigerator. It will last for several weeks if you don't eat it right away.  I have several of my favorite pesto recipes linked after the recipe too!

    Homemade Pesto:

    How to make Homemade Pesto

    How to make Homemade Pesto - A great money saving tip!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Melissa@StockpilingMoms
    Cost: $5

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ⅓ cup pine nuts
    • ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 T lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Combine in food processor and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @SPMoms or tag #SPMOMS!

    Recipes that use Pesto as an ingredient:

    Artichoke & Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

    Meatball Pesto Pizza

    Pesto/Sundried Tomato Spread

    Layered Italian Sandwich

    Pesto Greek Cobb Salad

    Flank Steak Pesto Rollups

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    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    1. Brandi

      February 23, 2014 at 4:46 pm

      Where do you find pine nuts, are they expensive?

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