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An overhead shot of ravioli tossed in a creamy pesto sauce with a fork and a scatter of pine nuts off to the side.
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5 from 3 votes

Creamy Pesto Sauce

A Creamy Pesto Sauce recipe that's easy to make, and comes together in just 5 minutes!
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Keyword: Creamy Basil Pesto
Servings: 8
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¾ cup pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Generous ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup avocado oil or high-quality olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until all of the ingredients are finely minced and a paste-like mixture forms.
  • With the food processor on, very slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube. Toss with warm pasta (if desired) and enjoy!

Notes

Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg