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8 INGREDIENTS 2 STEPS 15min

Classic Pesto

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Classic Pesto is just that, a classic. It’s hard to mess with because it’s great just as it is. Simple everyday ingredients that become a vibrant, garlicky and herbaceous sauce with just a few pulses in the food processor.
Classic Pesto Recipe | SideChef
Classic Pesto is just that, a classic. It’s hard to mess with because it’s great just as it is. Simple everyday ingredients that become a vibrant, garlicky and herbaceous sauce with just a few pulses in the food processor.
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15min
Total Time
$2.74
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
US / METRIC
2 1/2 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves , lightly packed
2/3 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp
Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Pine Nuts
2 cloves
1/2 tsp
1
Lemon , freshly squeezed
1 splash juice per 4 servings
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
381
FAT
37.5 g
PROTEIN
8.2 g
CARBS
4.8 g

Author's Notes

Romano is a little stronger and saltier than parmesan and a nice addition, however you can use all parmesan if desired. You can also use a blender or mortar and pestle instead of a food processor.

Makes 1 cup.

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Add Fresh Basil Leaves (2 1/2 cups) , Parmesan Cheese (2/3 cup) , Romano Cheese (2 Tbsp) , Olive Oil (1/2 cup) , Pine Nuts (1/4 cup) , Garlic (2 cloves) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , and the juice from Lemon (1) to a food processor and puree until blended but still has some texture, about 20 to 30 seconds.
Step 2
Serve and enjoy or store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
381
% Daily Value*
Fat
37.5 g
48%
Saturated Fat
7.5 g
38%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
--
Cholesterol
14.1 mg
5%
Carbohydrates
4.8 g
2%
Fiber
1.0 g
4%
Sugars
0.8 g
--
Protein
8.2 g
16%
Sodium
545.2 mg
24%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
0%
Calcium
246.8 mg
19%
Iron
1.2 mg
7%
Potassium
82.6 mg
2%
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