Homemade Basil Pesto from Scratch
Learn how easy it is to make flavorful basil pesto from scratch!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil loosely packed
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 –3 garlic cloves peeled (amount based on personal taste and strength of garlic variety used).
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons really good extra virgin olive oil
- ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove basil leaves from stems, then wash and pat dry.
- Add basil, pine nuts, and peeled garlic gloves to food processor or blender. Quickly pulse until barely combined.
- Then add ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil and blend thoroughly.
- Transfer to a medium glass bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining olive oil to achieve the desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Nutrition
Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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