Beth's Fresh Basil Pesto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 187.8
- Total Fat: 19.2 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 116.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Beth's Fresh Basil Pesto calories by ingredient
Introduction
When your basil plants grow and grow make this pesto up fresh and serve with hot pasta. When your basil plants grow and grow make this pesto up fresh and serve with hot pasta.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Combine basil and pine nuts in the food processor, pulse several times. Add garlic and pulse a couple more times.
Add the olive oil in a steady stream while the food processor is running. Scrape down the sides, add the cheese, salt and pepper and process until smooth and blended.
Serve over hot pasta, or spread on toasted baguette slices. Makes approximatly 1 cup.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLUERAY.
Add the olive oil in a steady stream while the food processor is running. Scrape down the sides, add the cheese, salt and pepper and process until smooth and blended.
Serve over hot pasta, or spread on toasted baguette slices. Makes approximatly 1 cup.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLUERAY.
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