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Pesto Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for pasta or as a dip.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pesto, basil, Italian sauce, quick recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the basil leaves thoroughly.
  • In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic.
  • Pulse until finely chopped.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Blend until desired consistency is reached.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Transfer to a jar and drizzle olive oil on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g