The Perfect Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: The Perfect Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh sweet basil; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
138 kcal
Cuisine
Vegetarian

The Perfect Basil Pesto Recipe

Jared Ramos

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Sweet basil, fragrant garlic, and Parmesan cheese blend together to make the perfect Basil Pesto. It's a classic Italian sauce -- ideal for pasta, sandwiches, and snacks -- that your taste buds will fall in AMORE with.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh sweet basil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Blend the garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the food processor until crumb forms.
Add in the basil and blend until smooth.
Add the Parmesan. While blending, drizzle the olive oil in slowly through the spout.

Notes

Fresh basil is the preferred choice as it is more vibrant and aromatic; however, if you only have access to dried basil, you can do so. Just remember that the dried variety has a stronger flavor so you will only need 1/3 the amount of fresh basil you would have used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 70mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	138kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	74mg	3%
Potassium	70mg	1%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	460IU	9%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%