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Creamy spinach pesto sauce with fresh basil and pine nuts

Spinach Pesto Sauce

Pesto is one of the most well-known sauces in Italian cuisine, traditionally made from basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This spinach version adds extra nutrients and freshness to the dish, while maintaining the rich, nutty, and creamy texture of classic pesto. It's an excellent choice for pasta, toast, or even grilled vegetables. Homemade pesto is always fresher and tastier than store-bought versions, and can be easily personalized with extra garlic or lemon.

Prep Time 10 min
Preparation 0 min
Total 10 min
850 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 100 g Fresh Spinach
⭕ 30 g Fresh Basil
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 30 g Toasted Pine Nuts
⭕ 50 g Grated Parmesan Cheese
⭕ 100 ml Olive Oil
⭕ 1 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 1 pinch Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Wash the fresh spinach and basil thoroughly, then dry completely.

    2

    Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Be careful, they can burn quickly!

    3

    Place the spinach, basil, grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic into a food processor.

    4

    Add one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, then pour in the olive oil.

    5

    Process everything until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a little more olive oil.

    6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix again.

    7

    Use the pesto immediately with pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.