Classic Basil Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1 servings

  • Calories

    1502 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Classic Basil Pesto

This Classic Basil Pesto recipe is made in just 15 minutes with plenty of fresh basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper and/or additional salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add garlic cloves and pine nuts to a skillet and heat over MED LOW heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Set aside, off the heat.
  2. Add garlic and pine nuts to a food processor, add lid, and pulse approximately 7-10 times.
  3. Add basil and parsley, add lid, and pulse again, approximately 7-10 times.
  4. Switch on the food processor to continuously run with the lid on, and slowly stream in the olive oil through the small hole in the processor lid.
  5. Once it's come together and is all combined, remove lid and add cheese. Add lid and pulse a couple more times.
  6. Taste, and add salt and pepper until it's to your liking.

Notes

  • Recipe makes between 1.5 and 2 cups.  However you choose to divide that up into servings is up to you.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1502kcal (75%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 149g (229%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Monounsaturated Fat 90g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 1279mg (53%) Potassium 502mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3789IU (76%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 1051mg (105%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1502 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1502kcal 75%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 149g 229%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Monounsaturated Fat 90g 450%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1279mg 53%
Potassium 502mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3789IU 76%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 1051mg 105%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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