Basil Pesto
This versatile favorite is delicious on top of your favorite pasta, gnocchi, or soup. Or simply enjoy it spread across a crusty slice of bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil fresh, loosely packed
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- 4 cloves garlic peeled (amount based on personal taste and strength of garlic variety used).
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil really good
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil really good
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove basil leaves from stems, then wash and pat dry. Add basil, pine nuts, peeled garlic gloves and Parmesan cheese to food processor or blender. Quickly pulse until barely combined, then add 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil and blend thoroughly.
- Add remaining olive oil and/or additional grated Parmesan cheese to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 8mg (3%)Sodium: 179mg (8%)Potassium: 70mg (2%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 510IU (10%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 148mg (15%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
