Classic Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Classic Pesto Recipe). Fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese combine for a classic pesto recipe that's prepared in just minutes. Serve over 1 pound of pasta.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 3 /4 cup

Classic Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons pine nuts

5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic

peeled

½ teaspoon salt

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil oil pine nuts Parmesan cheese garlic and salt in a food processor or blender. Mix until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Classic Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 304.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 1.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 32.1g 49%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 2.3mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 568.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 11.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 52.3mg 5%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 23.1mg 8%

Potassium: 79mg 2%

Sodium: 331.8mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 288.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.