Pesto Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Healthy

Ingredients

 Fresh basil leaves1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pine nuts1 Tablespoon
 Parmesan cheese1 Tablespoon, grated
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Olive oil1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 405 Calories from Fat 379

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43 g66.4%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g32.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5.1 mg1.7%

Sodium 121.9 mg5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g0.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.52 g2.1%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 4 g8.5%

Vitamin A 13.3% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 6.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor and process until minced.
With the machine running, slowly add olive oil, up to 1/3 cup, to form a paste.
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