Basic Basil Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Rich & chunky pesto with a robust nutty flavor. Great with toasted bread, pizza, or your favorite pasta! Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Basic Basil Pesto

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pine nuts

2 cups fresh basil leaves

stems removed

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place pine nuts in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook stirring constantly until fragrant and golden brown 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate to stop the cooking process; allow to cool about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Combine pine nuts basil and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour olive oil in slowly with the processor running on low speed until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and process just until combined.

Nutritional Information

Basic Basil Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 218.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.8g 8%

Carbohydrates: 1.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 5.9mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 769.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 11.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 102mg 10%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 18.5mg 7%

Potassium: 72.5mg 2%

Sodium: 102.8mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 199.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.