Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 pint
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and drained on a clean kitchen towel; 2/3 cup olive oil (see notes below); 1/3 cup pine nuts, about 2 ounces, toasted or not; 1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tsp coarse salt; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
1 pint
Calories
55 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Basil Pesto Recipe

Julie Valencia

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My basil pesto recipe is classic, fool proof, and mouthwateringly delicious. I show you how to make authentic pesto Genovese, step by step.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and drained on a clean kitchen towel
2/3 cup olive oil (see notes below)
1/3 cup pine nuts, about 2 ounces, toasted or not
1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp coarse salt
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Put the basil into your food processor fitted with the metal blade, pushing it down to fit, if necessary.
Add the rest of the ingredients on top. Pulse the machine 20 times. Then scrape down the sides.
Pulse the machine 20 more times, and scrape again.
Run the machine for about 5 seconds. Scrape again. Give it a taste to make any adjustments to the ingredients.
Run for a final 5-10 seconds, at most. The pesto should be perfect.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.

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Notes

I use extra virgin olive oil, but it may be too strong for some. I recommend a mild style olive oil for a less bitter flavor.
Your pesto will last about a week in the fridge. Freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Tbsp Calories 55kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1pint

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Tbsp
Calories	55kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	91mg	4%
Potassium	21mg	0%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	168IU	3%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	15mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%