Classic Pesto Sauce
This wonderful sauce takes only a few minutes to prepare. Feel free to double this recipe, as it stores well in the freezer.
Serves: 8Hands-on: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1½ oz. pine nuts
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz. fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender in the order listed.
- Blend for 1 minute or until blended smooth. Depending on your blender or processor you may need to also stir the pesto by hand to make sure all the ingredients are combined.
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 190 |
Total Fat | 19g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 5mg |
Sodium | 240mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 2g |
Dietary Fiber | 0g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 3g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1½ oz. pine nuts
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz. fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender in the order listed.
- Blend for 1 minute or until blended smooth. Depending on your blender or processor you may need to also stir the pesto by hand to make sure all the ingredients are combined.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving | |
---|---|
Calories | 190 |
Total Fat | 19g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 5mg |
Sodium | 240mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 2g |
Dietary Fiber | 0g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 3g |