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Basil Pesto

Basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts create a delicious pesto sauce that freezes well.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 140 grams
  • ¾ to 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese in a food processor and process with a blade attachment until well blended.
  • With the food processor running, slowly drizzle the oil until you get the consistency you desire.
  • Taste the pesto and add part or all of the salt according to taste.

Notes

Pesto freezes very well. Try freezing it in ice cube trays so you will have perfectly portioned amounts to add to vegetables, pasta, sandwiches and dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 150mg