Pesto Sauce
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
1405 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Sauce
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Fresh homemade Basil pesto is easy to make and better than any store bought version. It comes together in minutes and tastes delicious!!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shredded
- 1 TB lemon juice
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Using a food processor, pulse basil, parsley, and garlic for about 30 seconds until combined and basil is finely chopped. Add pine nuts and process until fine, about 30 seconds more. Grind in cheese.
- While machine is running, add lemon juice and slowly drizzle in olive oil. Mix until fully incorporated and pesto is thoroughly combined. Transfer to a bowl, and salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- TRIED & TRUE FINDINGS:
- DIFFICULTY: easy
- HOW MANY DOES IT FEED: 2 cups
- ANY CHANGES MADE: added more olive oil, used minced garlic
- ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT TIME: none
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2g
Calories
1405kcal
(70%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
138g
(212%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1211mg
(50%)
Potassium
676mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3770IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
1001mg
(100%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 1405kcal | 70% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 138g | 212% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3770IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 1001mg | 100% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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