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Homemade Basil Pesto
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This homemade basil pesto is a fresh and flavorful sauce, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Servings
1
people
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
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Ingredients
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2
cups
fresh basil leaves
packed
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese
grated
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/3
cup
pine nuts
toasted
3
cloves
garlic
minced
1/4
teaspoon
salt
or to taste
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
freshly ground
Instructions
Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are roughly chopped.
Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse again to combine.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving:
2
g
Calories:
170
kcal
Carbohydrates:
2
g
Protein:
3
g
Fat:
18
g
Saturated Fat:
3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
Cholesterol:
5
mg
Sodium:
75
mg
Potassium:
63
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Vitamin A:
15
IU
Vitamin C:
6
mg
Calcium:
8
mg
Iron:
4
mg
Calories:
170
kcal
Meal Type:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
basil, cooking, sauce
Cooking Method:
Nobake
Diet:
Vegetarian
Time:
30-45 Min
Level:
Easy
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