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Classic Pesto
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7 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 15MINS

Classic Pesto

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This flavorful pesto recipe is made from the freshest ingredients garlic, pine nuts, and basil. Classic pesto goes well pasta, pizza, bruschetta, and much more.
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Curious Fig
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This flavorful pesto recipe is made from the freshest ingredients garlic, pine nuts, and basil. Classic pesto goes well pasta, pizza, bruschetta, and much more.
15MINS
Total Time
$4.00
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Fresh Basil Leaf
2 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves, rinsed, loosely packed
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Pine Nuts
2 Tbsp
Pine Nuts
or Walnuts
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
630
Fat
66.6 g
Protein
9.8 g
Carbs
4.1 g
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step 1
Roast the Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp).
step 1 Roast the Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp).
step 2
Combine the Fresh Basil Leaves (2 cups), Salt (to taste), Garlic (2 cloves), pine nuts, Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and about half the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup) in a small food processor or blender.
step 2 Combine the Fresh Basil Leaves (2 cups), Salt (to taste), Garlic (2 cloves), pine nuts, Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and about half the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup) in a small food processor or blender.
step 3
Process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container occasionally, and adding the rest of the olive oil gradually. Add additional water if you prefer a thinner mixture.
step 4
When the mixture is almost smooth, toss in the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and continue processing until combined.
step 4 When the mixture is almost smooth, toss in the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and continue processing until combined.
step 5
Store in refrigerator for a week or two, or in the freezer for several months.
step 5 Store in refrigerator for a week or two, or in the freezer for several months.
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Gluten-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
Spring
Side Dish
Summer
Vegetables
Spreads & Dips
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