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Basil Pesto Recipe

Pesto Sauce made with pine nuts, fresh basil and parsley is perfect as a pasta sauce, marinade, sandwich spread or even dipping sauce. Pesto Sauce also freezes well and can be canned.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan reggiano cheese grated
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/4 cup flat parsley packed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the 1/4 cup pine nuts in a large food processor. Pulse until a paste forms.
  2. Add the 3 tablespoons Parmesan Reggiano cheese, 4 cloves garlic, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup flat parsley, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, f1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper . Pulse until a grainy pesto is formed.
  3. Toss with pasta, make pesto bread, use a marinade for chicken or fish, or use as a salad dressing. This can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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