15-Year-Old Pesto Sauce

Name: 15-Year-Old Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash nutmeg

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I first tried pesto in a restaurant about 15 years ago and asked the chef what was in it. I love keeping my own jar of this on hand as it yields enough for a pound of pasta and is wonderful drizzled over tomatoes, boiled potatoes, or Italian bread.

Recipe by Love2Cook

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg

Directions

Blend the basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and nutmeg in a blender until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223	Calories
23g	Fat
2g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 297mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 66mg	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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.