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How to Make Pesto
How to Make Pesto combines fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese into a smooth sauce. The texture is rich and creamy, thanks to blending the ingredients into a fine mixture. This pesto can be used as a versatile condiment for pasta, salads, and dips, offering a fresh herbal flavor and nutty undertones from the pine nuts and cheese.
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 basil stems removed, fresh leaves
- 1 cup pine nuts toasted for extra flavor if desired
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
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
(5%)
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: 6 servings 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.