EASY PESTO

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This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.

Provided by Rebecca Jane Thompson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 388.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Topu Patul
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This is the best pesto I've ever had. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Hammad Jutt
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This pesto is so good! I love the flavor of the basil and the pine nuts. It's perfect on pasta or pizza.


Daisy Nelima
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I wasn't sure how this pesto would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shemar Stephens
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This pesto is amazing. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ms Arjo
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit.


Devin Furgeson
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This pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. I highly recommend it.


Tavonya Bethea
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this pesto was to make. It came together in just a few minutes and it tasted just as good as any pesto I've had from a restaurant.


Tomasi Musoke
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This pesto is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's been delicious every time. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


king&queen Empire
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I've tried many pesto recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Olayinka Akinrinmade
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This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It was a hit with my family and friends.