Classic Pesto

Rating: 5 stars
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Fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese combine for a classic pesto recipe that's prepared in just minutes. Serve over 1 pound of pasta.

By happywife05

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Recipe Summary

prep:
5 mins
total:
5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
3 /4 cup
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Combine basil, oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Mix until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
305 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 1.8g; fat 32.1g; cholesterol 2.3mg; sodium 331.8mg. Full Nutrition
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2 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
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happywife05
Rating: 5 stars
12/05/2019
I am the submitter of the recipe wanted to point out an error. The recipe is supposed to contain 5 TABLESPOONS of Parmesan not teaspoons. Read More
Kim's Cooking Now
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Rating: 5 stars
09/10/2019
Classic pesto just like it's name. I have to admit that we are not a huge fans of pesto pasta in our family but we do like basil and plant some every year with the seeds from the previous years plants. I like to make pesto and freeze it in ice cube trays and them pop out the cubes and put them in a zip-lock bag to use with soups stews veggies potatoes etc. throughout the year. That's what I did with this batch that I just made. My basil plants are currently flowering and going to seed so this made a great use of those last few leaves on the branches. Read More
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