Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Pasta Sauces Basil Pesto 4.9 (9) 8 Reviews 2 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 177 Calories 18g Fat 2g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved