How To: Make Pesto
Try this How To: Make Pesto recipe, or contribute your own.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 2
vegetarian
vegan
white meat free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
pescatarian
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3-4 cloves garlic (i think the more the merrier!)
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (or
- Carbohydrate 5.16572000978044 g
- Cholesterol 17.6000000148782 mg
- Fat 74.0765202004753 g
- Fiber 1.77240002792057 g
- Protein 12.4881600162229 g
- Saturated Fat 11.9419920272505 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cup (158g)
- Sodium 309.832000264936 mg
- Sugar 3.39331998185987 g
- Trans Fat 4.06185601080258 g
- Calories 715 calories
In a food processor or blender, blend together basil, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing, and then add in salt and pepper. Scrape down the sides and pulse once more to make sure it's well-blended.
