Basil Pesto
Traditional basil pesto, also known as "Pesto alla Genovese" is a bright, flavorful blend of fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Each ingredient plays a critical role in the final product's taste and texture.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Box/cheese grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place basil leaves, pine nuts, and peeled garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor.2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/3 cup pine nuts, 3 cloves garlic
- Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add Parmesan cheese and pulse again until mixed.1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is on until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt to taste.1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Your basil pesto is ready to serve. If not using immediately, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts Basil Pesto
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 343 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 36g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 31% |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 6.6g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 152mg | 12% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 112mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |