Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
A simple, flavorful sauce made with garden-fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Perfect for spreading on sandwiches, tossing with pasta, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Easy to make and full of vibrant, herbaceous flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic to the food processor. Pulse until the basil is coarsely chopped and the garlic is evenly distributed.
- Add the olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well blended but still retains some texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 492mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 1mg
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