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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Next add the basil and with processor running slowly add the oil in a steady stream to blend thoroughly.
- This makes 3 cups of fresh basil pesto which can be used over hot pasta or as a dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.