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Classic Pesto Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.