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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 Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse a few times more.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while the food processor is running until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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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