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Homemade Pesto

This homemade pesto recipe transforms your kitchen into an Italian trattoria, bursting with flavor and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or pizza.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Select vibrant green leaves for the best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for a robust taste.
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts Opt for toasted pine nuts for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grate fresh Parmesan for optimal melt and flavor.
  • 1 cup Olive Oil Choose high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Freshly ground black pepper adds a nice kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients: fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rinse the basil leaves under cool water and pat them dry.
  3. Peel and halve the garlic cloves.
  4. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and grated Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
  6. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or pizza base.

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