Mom's Pesto Receita

Capture the taste of summer with Mom's Pesto! This vibrant, flavorful recipe uses fresh basil (grow your own for an extra special touch!) and simple ingredients to create a pesto that's perfect for pasta, bread, or vegetables. This isn't just a recipe; it's a tradition passed down, bursting with fresh herbs and family love. Purple basil adds a delicious spicy kick!

Preparo 15 min
Cozimento 5 min
Calorias 276.8 kcal
Proteína 15g
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Como fazer Mom's Pesto

  1. Harvest 4-5 cups of fresh basil leaves (from your garden or store-bought).
  2. Combine 1 cup of basil leaves, ½ cup walnuts (or pine nuts), ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in about ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil until you reach your desired consistency (thicker for spreading, thinner for tossing).
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more garlic, salt, or cheese.
  5. For longer storage (up to 6 months), freeze the pesto without the cheese. Add the cheese when ready to serve to prevent separation.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Mom's Pesto?

Mom's Pesto leva cerca de 20 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 5 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Mom's Pesto?

Mom's Pesto tem aproximadamente 276.8 calorias por porção, com cerca de 15 g de proteína, 1 g de carboidratos e 41 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Mom's Pesto?

Os principais ingredientes de Mom's Pesto são Fresh Basil Leaves, Walnuts, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Cloves, Virgin Olive Oil. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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