Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Pesto Recipe). Basic pesto, made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves

4 cloves garlic

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup pine nuts

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil garlic Parmesan cheese olive oil and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 91.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 1g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 3.3mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 591.1IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 9.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 60.1mg 6%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 12.5mg 5%

Potassium: 54.1mg 2%

Sodium: 59.1mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 80.7

*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.