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Homemade Pesto
This quick and easy basil pesto recipe adds fresh, vibrant flavor to pizzas, pasta, and more. It's made with herbs, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan.
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice (if using), garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until the pine nuts are finely chopped and the ingredients are well combined, scraping the sides of the processor bowl with a rubber spatula.
2
Add the basil and pulse to combine. With the food processor running, slowly stream in the oil until well combined. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
3
Store the pesto in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
calories
1896 Calories
fat Content
194 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
885 mg
protein Content
35 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
51 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
33 g
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