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Pesto alla Genovese
Pesto alla Genovese is the Italian name for Basil Pesto. It's a traditional Italian sauce made from fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It's commonly used as pasta sauce, but it can also be a flavorful addition to sandwiches, chicken, and other dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
- 4 packed cups sweet Italian basil leaves picked, thick stems removed
- cup good quality extra virgin olive oil add as needed if consistency is too thick
- 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated
Notes
- To maintain the most vibrant green color, do not let the motor run for a second longer than it has to.
- To maintain the most vibrant green color, do not let the motor run for a second longer than it has to.
- Toast the pine nuts ever so slightly to freshen them up, but not so much that they brown and turn nutty which changes the flavor of the pesto. Be sure to let them cool completely before using.
- Toast the pine nuts ever so slightly to freshen them up, but not so much that they brown and turn nutty which changes the flavor of the pesto. Be sure to let them cool completely before using.
- The more the basil leaves are bruised, the more damaged and brown they will appear. The sharper the blades on your food processor, the brighter your pesto will turn out.
- The more the basil leaves are bruised, the more damaged and brown they will appear. The sharper the blades on your food processor, the brighter your pesto will turn out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
302mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.