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How to Make Pesto
Homemade pesto is a favorite olive oil-based sauce made with fresh basil and pine nuts. With this recipe, you can make any homemade pasta dish taste like its from an Italian restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings of 1/4 cup
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh basil leaves stems removed
- 1 cup pine nuts toasted for extra flavor if desired
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves, garlic cloves, and pine nuts to a food processor and blend until the ingredients are finely minced.
- Slowly add the olive oil and blend until smooth with the food processor on low speed.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and blend by pulsating a few times until combined.
- Scoop the pesto into a serving bowl and use it on pasta, salad, or as a dip.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1330IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings of 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.