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Simple Basil Pesto
Simple Basil Pesto is easy to make using fresh basil leaves and stays good in the fridge for several days. Use it on pastas, sandwiches, gnocchi, pizza, and more!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Basil Pesto
Servings:
4
Servings ( About 1 cup Total Sauce)
Author:
Rachel Farnsworth
Ingredients
2
cups
fresh basil leaves
loosely packed
3
whole cloves garlic
1/2
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/3
cup
olive oil
1/4
cup
pine nuts
US Customary
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Metric
Instructions
Measure the fresh basil leaves by loosely packing them into a measuring cup. Place the leaves into a food processor or blender.
Add in garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts. Blend until fairly smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
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Nutrition
Calories:
275
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
27
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
11
mg
|
Sodium:
192
mg
|
Potassium:
110
mg
|
Vitamin A:
740
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.9
mg
|
Calcium:
164
mg
|
Iron:
1.1
mg