Classic Pesto Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
In this Classic Pesto, fresh basil leaves are combined with garlic cloves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and kosher salt in a food processor. Olive oil is slowly added as the ingredients blend into a smooth, slightly oily sauce. The balance of fresh herbs, nuts, and cheese creates a herbaceous and savory sauce with a creamy texture from the emulsified olive oil.
The pesto can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. It also freezes well, with suggestions to freeze in ice tray portions to maintain freshness over extended storage. The simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of basil and pine nuts without additional seasoning or cooking steps.
Ingredients
- 4 cups basil
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 /4 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 /4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 - 1 /4 - 1 cup olive oil
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
- Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze pesto in ice cube trays for 30 minutes, then transfer frozen cubes to a freezer-safe container to keep for up to one year.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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