Basil Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Basil Pesto

Ingredients

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic

minced

⅔ cup pine nuts

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Best Cheese Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic pine nuts salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.

Step 2

Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutritional Information

Basil Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 177.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 1.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 578.3IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 10.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 77.7mg 8%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 75.9mg 2%

Sodium: 87.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 160.9

*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.

(-)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.