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How To Make Pesto + Recipes Using Pesto
This recipe for traditional basil pesto is wonderful over pasta, and also makes an excellent sauce on grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. You can even use it as a garnish in soups!
Course
Condiment
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
cup
Calories
51
kcal
Author
Mackenzie Ryan
Ingredients
2
garlic cloves
, peeled
3
teaspoon
toasted pine nuts
4
oz
fresh basil leaves
1
teaspoon
salt
2
oz
parmesan cheese
, grated
¼
cup
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Grind together the garlic and pine nuts until a smooth, creamy paste is made. If you're using coarse salt, add it as well.
Next, working in batches, add in the basil leaves until a paste is formed and the leaves are crushed and broken down into small pieces.
Gently fold in the olive oil and grated cheese until incorporated.
Notes
When you're buying the basil, make sure to account for the stems in the weight - you need 4 ounces of leaves.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Tablespoon
|
Calories:
51
kcal
|
Fat:
4.9
g