This Italian sauce features Packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 c Pine nuts, Garlic; peeled Salt to taste, Romano; grated Pepper to taste, Parmesan; grated More olive oil (for, Olive oil – storage purposes. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Pesto
Description
This Italian sauce features Packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 c Pine nuts, Garlic; peeled Salt to taste, Romano; grated Pepper to taste, Parmesan; grated More olive oil (for, Olive oil - storage purposes. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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In a food processor, combine the basil and garlic and process to a coarse puree.
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Add the cheese and process to blend.
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With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin steady stream through the feed tube.
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Add the pine nuts and blend the mixture until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper if you wish.
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To store, transfer to a jar and pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top to preserve the pesto.
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Keep refrigerated
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 289.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.6g48%
- Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.