Basic Pesto Recipe Receta

Make restaurant-quality pesto in minutes with this easy recipe! Perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or as a vibrant topping for your favorite dishes. This recipe uses fresh basil (grow your own or grab some from the market!), and makes enough for multiple uses. Plus, it freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.

Preparación 15 min

Cocción 25 min

Calorías 271.3 kcal

Proteína 5g

Valoración Sé el primero

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Ingredientes para Basic Pesto Recipe

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
2 cloves garlic
salt to taste
pepper to taste

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Cómo preparar Basic Pesto Recipe

Roughly chop 2 cups of fresh basil leaves.
Add 1/2 cup of pine nuts (or walnuts) and 2 cloves of garlic to a food processor.
Pulse until finely chopped.
Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking. Add more olive oil for desired consistency.
Transfer to an airtight container. This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

Fat

24g

Carbs

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¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Basic Pesto Recipe?

Basic Pesto Recipe tarda unos 40 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparación y 25 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Basic Pesto Recipe?

Basic Pesto Recipe tiene aproximadamente 271.3 calorías por ración, con unos 5 g de proteína, 0 g de carbohidratos y 44 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Basic Pesto Recipe?

Los ingredientes principales de Basic Pesto Recipe son Fresh Basil Leaves, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), 2 cloves garlic, salt to taste. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.