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Fresh Basil Pesto
A classic Italian sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
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Italian
easy
15 min
4
vegetarian
gluten-free
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
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- •2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- •1/4 cup Pine nutstoasted
- •2 Garlic clovespeeled
- •1/2 cup Parmesan cheesegrated
- •1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- •1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
4 min
- 2
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
2 min
- 3
Add Parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
1 min
- 4
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2 min
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
1 min
Equipment Needed
food processor
skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Nutrition Estimate(medium confidence)
200
Calories
5g
Protein
3g
Carbs
18g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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