Basil Pesto Recipe

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4.4

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup pesto sauce

  • Calories

    157 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Basil Pesto Recipe

Classic Basil Pesto Recipe is fresh, flavorful and can be used on just about anything!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 2/3 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients except for the oil to a food processor. Pulse 4 to 5 times to coarsely chop the ingredients.
  2. Turn the food processor on and slowly pour the olive oil through the opening. Process until desired consistency is achieved. Taste sauce for flavor. If desired, add additional sea salt.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Tbsp Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup pesto sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Tbsp
Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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