Mason Jar Basil Pesto
featured in 9 Simple Mason Jar Sauces
This mason jar basil pesto is the perfect way to use up your summer basil harvest. Featuring pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic, it's a classic sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a dip.
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
92% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 1 cup fresh basil (40 g), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup pine nuts (65 g), chopped
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (110 g)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (60 mL)
- ½ cup olive oil (118 mL)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 228
- Fat 22g
- Carbs 2g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 5g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large mason jar, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, pepper, Parmesan, lemon juice, and olive oil. Shake to combine.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add to a hot pan with food as you wish!
- Enjoy!
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