Basil Pesto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 63.9
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 1.0 mg
- Sodium: 23.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 0.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Basil Pesto calories by ingredient
Introduction
Great on Pasta Great on PastaNumber of Servings: 20
Ingredients
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2 c Fresh Basil Leaves, packed
1/2 c Olive Oil
1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 T Pine Nuts
3 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
Directions
Place basil leaves in small batches in food processor and whip until well chopped (do about 3/4 c at a time). Add about 1/3 of the nuts and garlic, blend again. Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan Cheese; blend while slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down the sides of container. Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste. Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well. Serve over pasta. Basil pesto keeps in refrigerator one week, or freeze for a few months. Serving size 1/2 T.
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUTTERFLY1945.
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUTTERFLY1945.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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SANCARLOSJO
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CD13379726
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MUGSYMOM
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ANGFARGO
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GALINAZ
