Basic Pesto Recipe Receita

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.

Preparo 15 min

Cozimento 25 min

Calorias 271.3 kcal

Proteína 5g

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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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Como fazer 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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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Basic Pesto Recipe?

Basic Pesto Recipe leva cerca de 40 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 25 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Basic Pesto Recipe?

Basic Pesto Recipe tem aproximadamente 271.3 calorias por porção, com cerca de 5 g de proteína, 0 g de carboidratos e 44 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Basic Pesto Recipe?

Os principais ingredientes de Basic Pesto Recipe são Fresh Basil Leaves, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), 2 cloves garlic, salt to taste. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.