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Pesto Sauce Recipe

Classic Italian pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ⅓ cup Pine Nuts
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. 2. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse a few times more.
  3. 3. Slowly add olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
  4. 4. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Transfer the pesto sauce to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Basil, Pesto, Sauce
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