Classic Basil Pesto

Name: Classic Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup pine nuts; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 medium garlic cloves; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

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Jeremiah Rohall

Time

5 minutes

Servings

Calories

233

A vibrant and fragrant Italian sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.

233

cal

4.1g

protein

1.6g

carbs

24.1g

fat

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
fresh basil leaves	2 cups	2	0g	0g	0g
pine nuts	0.25 cup	38	1g	1g	4g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cup	33	3g	0g	2g
garlic cloves	2 medium	2	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	0.5 cup	159	0g	0g	18g
salt	0.25 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.125 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
fresh basil leaves	2 cups	2	0g	0g	0g
pine nuts	0.25 cup	38	1g	1g	4g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cup	33	3g	0g	2g
garlic cloves	2 medium	2	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	0.5 cup	159	0g	0g	18g
salt	0.25 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.125 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 2
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
Step 3
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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