Ligurian Basil Pesto Part 2 - Making Recipe Video

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
CuisineMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Basil leaves50 Gram, stalks removed
 Pine nuts1 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), chopped
 Parmesan cheese1 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Extra virgin olive oil2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 215

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24 g37.6%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10.2 mg3.4%

Sodium 499.3 mg20.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g1.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g5.8%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 9 g18.6%

Vitamin A 54.1% Vitamin C 17.8%

Calcium 27.8% Iron 14.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Put basil, garlic, salt, cheese & olive oil to a blender.
Blend well.
Add pine nuts to the blender.
Blend again.
Pour in a bowl.
Serve pesto with your favorite pasta.

Editors Review

Here is Part 2 of the ligurian basil pesto series, where the chef talks about making the dish. Well explained and described, the video shows how this simple Ligurian basil pesto can be prepared in just a few minutes.
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