Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 cup olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 0.66666668653488 cup pine nuts; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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!

Recipe by Bwoogie1

Published on April 26, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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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 (Optional)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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

Cook's Note:

You can use walnuts instead of pine nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177	Calories
18g	Fat
2g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 87mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 76mg	2%

* 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.