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Pesto Recipe

A recipe for classic pesto sauce made with fresh basil and only five ingredients; use it for pasta, chicken salad, a spread on sandwiches, or pizza!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1427 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor or blender, pulse together the basil, pine nuts and garlic 5 to 7 times, until finely chopped.
  2. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides of the machine and add the cheese. Pulse a few more times to blend.
  3. Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • You can substitute chopped walnuts for the pine nuts.
  • Romano cheese can be substituted for Parmesan.
  • To freeze, spoon the pesto into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer until completely frozen. Remove from the tray and place the cubes in a ziploc freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. You can add to a cooked recipe from frozen, or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1427kcal (71%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 147g (226%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 606mg (25%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2740IU (55%) Vitamin C 11.5mg (13%) Calcium 672mg (67%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1427

% Daily Value*

Calories 1427kcal 71%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 147g 226%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2740IU 55%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13%
Calcium 672mg 67%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.