5-Minute Homemade Pesto, great for Pasta sauce or Sandwich paste

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5-Minute Homemade Pesto, great for Pasta sauce or Sandwich paste

5-Minute Homemade Pesto Recipe! So fresh! Once You Try This Homemade Pesto, You’ll Never Buy Store-Bought Again! This is the easiest, freshest, and most delicious homemade pesto you will ever make. It takes just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to create something magical. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, chicken, veggies—everything tastes better with this pesto! In this video, I’ll show you how to get the perfect creamy texture and how to store it so it stays fresh all week. Skip the blender—use a mortar and pestle for the BEST flavor and keep it old fashion way. Totally worth it!

Prep Time1

Active Time5

Total Time6

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Basil, homemade pesto, no machine recipes, Parmesan cheese, pasta sauce, Pesto, Pin nuts, sandwish spread

Yield: people

Calories: 100kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 mortar

Materials

1 handful fresh basil
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt optional

Instructions

Use a mortar, add garlic and gently smash it, then add pine nuts, smash it, add Basil, and smash it, add Parmesan cheese and Salt(optional), Smash it
Add Olive oil and try to mix it well.
It's ready to enjoy!
You can store it in a jar, and it will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week.
For optional extended storage, add a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto in the jar. This helps prevent mold and extends the shelf life.

Video

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients and preparation.

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