Basil Pesto Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    243 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Basil Pesto Recipe

Love pasta but not tomato sauce? Then, this classic Italian basil pesto recipe is for you! Make this homemade pesto in just 5 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cups basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients except for basil and olive oil to food processor. Blend with pulsing motion for a minute or so to breakdown and form a paste.
  2. Next add the basil and with processor running slowly add the oil in a steady stream to blend thoroughly.
  3. This makes 3 cups of fresh basil pesto which can be used over hot pasta or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 351IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 351IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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