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Basil Pesto
This traditional Basil Pesto is perfect mixed with pasta, spread on a sandwich, or used as a pizza topping!
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
basil, parmesan, pinenuts and olive oil
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
1493
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
2
cups
fresh basil leaves
packed
2
large cloves
garlic
smashed
0.5
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
.33
cup
pine nuts
0.5
cup
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & fresh ground pepper
Instructions
Place basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse until mixture is finely chopped.
With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until incorporated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition calculation is for the entire recipe, not per serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
1493
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
153
g
|
Saturated Fat:
25
g
|
Cholesterol:
44
mg
|
Sodium:
770
mg
|
Potassium:
472
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
2965
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10.5
mg
|
Calcium:
650
mg
|
Iron:
5.1
mg