Basil Pesto
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Basil Pesto
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Homemade Basil Pesto is a summertime treat! This simple 6-ingredient condiment, made with tons of fresh basil, is perfect for pastas, pizzas and more!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups basil packed, fresh leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- To toast the pine nuts, place them on a baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the exterior of the nuts are slightly browned. Keep an eye on them, as they will burn very easily if you do not. Let them cool before you mix your pesto or they will wilt the basil and melt the cheese.
- If you haven't yet, prep the rest of the ingredients. This means pluck the basil leaves from their stems, chop the garlic and shred the cheese.
- Add the basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts and the parmesan cheese to your food processor.
- Pour in about half of the olive oil. Pulse until the ingredients are chopped and the mixture is beginning to come together.
- Pour in the rest of the oil, and pulse until smooth. Take a taste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pesto to a jar or a bowl, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adapted from The Food Network
- To freeze the pesto, transfer it to an air-tight container and drizzle additional olive oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months, and let thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- To make pesto pasta, boil 1 lb. of noodles (any type!) until al dente, then drain and transfer the pasta into the bowl with the pesto. Combine, then serve warm. You can also follow this recipe for Chicken Pesto Pasta.
- Pesto variations:
- If you like citrus, add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice to your pesto for brightness.
- No parmesan cheese? Use pecorino instead.
- If you don't like pine nuts, replace them with another toasted nut, like a walnut or a pecan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
37g
(218%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 37g | 218% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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