Homemade Basil & Parsley Pesto

Homemade Basil & Parsley Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 30
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 137.1
  • Total Fat: 14.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
  • Sodium: 111.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Homemade Basil & Parsley Pesto calories by ingredient


Introduction

Each cup of pesto is 10 servings. Each cup of pesto is 10 servings.
Number of Servings: 30

Ingredients

    4 cups fresh Parsley
    2 cups fresh Basil
    1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese, shredded
    2/3 cup Pine Nuts
    1.5 cup Olive Oil
    1/2 tsp Salt
    6 cloves Garlic, minced

Tips

I use one cup per pasta recipe.


Directions

1. Pulse basil, parsley and pine nuts in a food processor.

2. Add the garlic and cheese and pulse again. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

3. Slowly stream in the olive oil while the food processor is running. Occasionally, stop and scrape down the sides again.

4. Stir in salt.

5. Toss with pasta, dollop over baked potatoes or spread onto crackers or toast.

Serving Size: Makes 3 cups.

Number of Servings: 30

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BKWERM.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    This is a good dip - 9/22/20


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    yum - 9/14/20