Basil Pesto

Pesto is a bright flavorful sauce made from lots of fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. The word "pesto" derives from the fact that it is traditionally made with a mortar and pestle. While you can use a food processor steps in to speed up the process, a mortar and pestle will still give you the best results.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence📖 bluejeanchef

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

food processor

📝 Preparation Steps

Using a food processor, running with the lid on, drop the garlic and Parmesan cheese down the feed tube and process. Add the pine nuts and process again. Add the basil leaves. Drizzle in the olive oil slowly and process until everything comes together and the pesto is the consistency you’re looking for. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.

garlic1 clovefresh basil leaves2 cups

Nutrition Facts

calories

207 kcal

fat Content

21 g

serving Size

2 tablespoons

fiber Content

1 g

sugar Content

1 g

sodium Content

242 mg

protein Content

4 g

cholesterol Content

6 mg

carbohydrate Content

2 g

saturated Fat Content

3 g

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