Ingredients for 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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How to Make 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
0g
Fat
24g
Carbs
0g
