Italian Pesto Sauce Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm) | |
| Pine nuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Basil leaves | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (Genoa, Lemon) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Olive oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Parsley | 1 Teaspoon (For Garnish) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2603 Calories from Fat 2413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 276 g423.9%
Saturated Fat 41.4 g206.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 34 mg11.3%
Sodium 1211.2 mg50.5%
Total Carbohydrates 19 g6.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.5%
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 30 g60.2%
Vitamin A 63.5% Vitamin C 36.8%
Calcium 73.3% Iron 41.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add basil leaves ( lemon & genoa). Grind them.
Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Add 1 cup olive oil to get a creamy kind of consistency.
Grind all the ingredients so that everything gets mixed properly. Make a thick paste.
Sprinkle salt and pepper.
Your pesto sauce is ready to be served.
Enjoy with delicious pasta. Sprinkle parsley for more flavored taste.
Editors Review
Pesto sauce is great with pasta, meats and many dishes and here is a recipe to make a healthy and tasty version of the sauce. Check out Patti Moreno making exquizite Pesto sauce using fresh basil leaves picked from her garden along with other flavors. Makes pasta eating a truly relishing experience.Chef
