Homemade pumpkin pesto sauce
Pumpkin season is right around the corner, therefore I have decided to share my recipe for the best homemade pumpkin pesto sauce. Smooth, creamy and perfectly balanced flavour. This sauce is easy to make, healthy and vegetarian. It will transform a simple dish into an unforgettable experience.
Welcome to pumpkin season 2024. It is crazy how time flies and I have mixed fillings about it. But, feelings aside as this is not a psychology blog. This is a food blog where you will find the best recipes on the internet :) To prove it, here you have the best recipe for homemade pumpkin pesto sauce which will change your life.
How to make homemade pumpkin pesto sauce
The base for this delicious and gorgeous looking pumpkin pesto sauce is my homemade pumpkin puree Honestly, the best pumpkin puree you will ever make and need. If you don't have time to make your own pumpkin puree you can use store-bought.
Then you need to follow a few very simple steps. Place pumpkin seeds, pumpkin puree and garlic into a food processor and pulse until you get a smooth consistency. Then add Parmesan cheese and pulse again. Next add freshly ground black pepper and sir in olive oil. Your pesto sauce is ready.
TIPS:
- Buy a piece of Parmesan cheese that you can grate yourself. Grated Parmesan from a shop does not taste good and is covered in chemicals that prevent the pieces of Parmesan sticking.
- Check if your garlic is fresh and juicy. Only fresh garlic cloves will give you a vibrant flavour that will shine through in your pesto.
- If you can, use freshly ground black pepper. It really changes the profile of the sauce.
- Stir in olive oil at the very end. Do not add olive oil to the food processor. Just stir it in with a spoon.
What does homemade pumpkin pesto sauce taste like?
The flavour of this homemade pesto is very delicate and wonderfully balanced. The earthiness from the pumpkin puree and seeds blends beautifully with garlic, saltiness from Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
How to serve homemade pumpkin pesto sauce
You can serve this homemade pesto with pasta, salad, meat, spread it on a toast or serve it with eggs. Speaking of eggs, you need to check out my recipe for pumpkin pesto sauce fried eggs, such an amazing idea for breakfast!
This pumpkin pesto sauce is so creamy and addictive that you will not be able to stop thinking about it .
If you are looking for more pesto recipes, I can recommend you the following:
Green onion almond pesto sauce
Cashew and roasted tomato chili pesto sauce
Click this link if you want to see all my pesto recipes
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Recipe source – my own
Enjoy!
The best pumpkin pesto sauce you will ever try. Creamy, cheesy and perfectly balanced.
- 250 g pumpkin puree (from this recipe http://kitchenbyannak.com/recipe/homemade-pumpkin-puree/)
- 60 g pumpkin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 100 ml olive oil
- 100 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (freshly ground)
- salt (optional, table)
Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds and garlic into a food processor and pulse until smooth .
Add Parmesan and pulse until smooth.
Add freshly ground pepper and salt if required.
Stir in olive oil.
Transfer your pesto sauce to a jar and store it in a fridge for up to a week.