Basil Pesto
Fresh basil pesto is easy to make and packed with flavor. Use it as a sauce for pasta, serve it over roasted or grilled vegetables and meats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups firmly packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Parmigiana Reggiano, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Process the basil, Parmigiana Reggiano, garlic cloves, and pine nuts, in the small bowl of a food processor or a small blender.
- Add all of the olive oil.
- Process just until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the taste, if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 124.3 mg
- Fat: 15.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
Find it online: https://lifeatthetable.com/basil-pesto/
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