Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed*; 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts, *; 2 garlic cloves, (large); 1/4 cup lemon juice, (juice of 2 small lemons); 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This classic basil pesto recipe is a simple and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a dip. Fresh basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic are blended together with olive oil and lemon juice for a delicious and versatile condiment.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed*

3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts, *

2 garlic cloves, (large)

1/4 cup lemon juice, (juice of 2 small lemons)

1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

Wash and dry the basil leaves - you can use a salad spinner to make this step easier.

Place basil into a food processor. Add parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.

Season with more salt to taste if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400kcal

20%
Fat

38g

1%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

10mg

0%
Sodium

128mg

6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts