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.
Total Time
15min
4.3
10 Ratings
Author: Curious Fig
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
2
cups
Fresh Basil Leaves
, rinsed, loosely packed
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
2
Tbsp
Pine Nuts
or Walnuts
•
1/2
cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1/2
cup
Parmesan Cheese
, grated
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Roast the Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp).
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.
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.
4.
When the mixture is almost smooth, toss in the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and continue processing until combined.
5.
Store in refrigerator for a week or two, or in the freezer for several months.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
630
FAT
66.6 g
PROTEIN
9.8 g
CARBS
4.1 g
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