Classic Pesto Recipe
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Classic Pesto Recipe
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Classic Pesto Recipe - Made of fresh basil, garlic, nuts, olive oil, and cheese, this pesto recipe comes together in minutes and adds so much flavor to so many dishes!
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Ingredients
- 4 4 cups basil
- 2-3 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 - 1 3/4 - 1 cup olive oil
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Instructions
- Add basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, salt to the bowl of a food processor or high power blender.
- Turn food processor on and begin slowly pouring olive oil through the chute of the machine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Use, store or freeze.
Notes
- Make-Ahead:Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezer Friendly:Pour pesto to an ice tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer frozen pesto cubes to a zip top freezer bag or other airtight, freezer-safe container and store for up to a year.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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