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Basil Pesto Recipe
A Homemade Basil Pesto that is bursting with fresh basil flavor and full of pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and crushed garlic cloves. This easy pesto recipe can be served as a pasta sauce, on top of baked chicken, or even as a creamy salad dressing.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic in a large food processor. Pulse 20-30 times or until basil is finely chopped.
- Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse until just combined and your desired consistency is reached.
- Serve pesto immediately or store covered with a piece of plastic wrap in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- This recipe makes ~3/4 cup of pesto.
- 1 serving is 1 tablespoon of pesto.
- Parmiggiano-Regino and Pecorino can be used interchangeably.
- Walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be substituted if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg