Pesto (Basil Sauce)

This Italian sauce features Basil leaves, Garlic, minced, Olive oil, Pine nuts. It delivers 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.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 286.5

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Italian sauce features Basil leaves, Garlic, minced, Olive oil, Pine nuts. It delivers 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

1 cup Basil leaves
2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Olive oil
2 tablespoon Pine nuts, chopped
1/8 teaspoon Salt

Directions

1
Freshly ground black pepper Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor.
2
Or, if you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves, garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then
3
beat in the olive oil.
4
Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main dish.
5
Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer.
6
Will keep in the refrigerator or will freeze

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 286.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.4g47%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 612.3mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, blending, chopped, garlic, italian, leaves, minced, nuts, oil, olive, pesto, pine, salt, sauce, title, vegan, vegetarian

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pesto-basil-sauce/