Sauces & Dressings
Roasted Garlic and Basil Pesto Sauce
A rich, savory pesto sauce with sweet roasted garlic and fresh basil, perfect tossed with pasta, drizzled over grilled vegetables, or spread on sandwiches.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total30 min
Yield1 1/2 cups sauce
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice tops off garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, roast 20 minutes until soft.
- In food processor, combine roasted garlic cloves, basil leaves, Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts; pulse to coarse paste.
- With processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until emulsified and smooth.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine and adjust seasoning.
- Use immediately or store as directed.
A little kitchen know-how
Roast garlic heads with cut side up in foil until soft and caramelized for a deep mellow garlic flavor.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Bring to room temperature before using.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.