Pesto: How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
Pesto; basil, nut, cheese, and oil sauce with strong aroma.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 23 |
Weigh for pasta, dressings, or marinades; mix with pasta water for emulsion.
FAQ
- How much weight difference between level and heaping Pesto?
- Up to double. A scraped-flush teaspoon of Pesto reads ~6 g; heaping can climb to 12 g.
- Is a teaspoon useful for Pesto at all?
- For flavor dosing, yes. For recipe main amounts, tablespoons or cups are more reliable references.