This homemade basil pesto is a fresh and flavorful sauce, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Homemade Basil Pesto
This homemade basil pesto is a fresh and flavorful sauce, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are roughly chopped.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse again to combine.
- While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg
