Easy Pesto Recipe
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Easy Pesto Recipe
Description
This Easy Pesto Recipe starts with packed fresh basil leaves combined with lightly toasted pine nuts and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Minced garlic and sea salt provide savory depth, while lemon juice adds brightness. Olive oil is incorporated gradually in a food processor to form a smooth, creamy consistency.
The resulting pesto is thick but spreadable, showcasing the pronounced basil flavor alongside nutty and cheesy undertones. The slight acidity from the lemon juice balances the richness. It can be tossed into pasta or used as a condiment. Prepared pesto can be stored in the refrigerator, best when covered with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent discoloration.
The recipe yields enough to cover pasta for four people generously. Its fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation make it a versatile addition to many dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil packed, leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts lightly toasted
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the basil, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to your food processor and pulse until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the food processor running. For creamier pesto, add more oil. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
- Serve the pesto right away or store it in a jar in your fridge for up to a week - see notes.
Notes
- The recipe provides enough pesto to cover pasta generously for four servings.
- To keep pesto green and fresh-looking, pour a thin layer of olive oil on top before refrigerating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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