Pesto

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.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 289.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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

1 1/2 cups Packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cups Pine nuts
3 cloves Garlic; peeled Salt to taste
1 tablespoons Romano; grated Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan; grated More olive oil (for
1/2 cups Olive oil - storage purposes)

Directions

1
In a food processor, combine the basil and garlic and process to a coarse puree.
2
Add the cheese and process to blend.
3
With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin steady stream through the feed tube.
4
Add the pine nuts and blend the mixture until smooth.
5
Season with salt and pepper if you wish.
6
To store, transfer to a jar and pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top to preserve the pesto.
7
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.

Keywords: basil, blending, fresh, garlic, grated, italian, leaves, more, nuts, oil, olive, packed, parmesan, peeled, pepper, pesto, pine, purposes, romano, salt

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