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Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. This Basil Pesto recipe is fantastic with pasta, chicken, or sandwiches.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Wash and dry the basil leaves - you can use a salad spinner to make this step easier.
fresh basil leaves (tightly packed*)2 cups
2
Place basil into a food processor. Add parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
3
Season with more salt to taste if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
205 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
290 mg
protein Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
8 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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