Description
It is a classic and Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe. This pesto is loaded with toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic , fresh basil leaves and olive oil.
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese ( grated)- 1/2 cup ( 45 gm)
- Garlic clove- 1 large ( fresh or baked)
- Fresh Basil leaves- 2 cups ( 60 gm)
- Pine nuts ( toasted) - 1/4 cup ( 30 gm)
- Salt- 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper- 1/4
- Olive Oil- 1/2 cup ( 125 ml)
Instructions
- Combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic clove,salt & pepper in a food processor. Process until garlic is minced well.
- Add fresh basil leaves and pine nuts & beat until the basil leaves are finely ground.
- At this point, use the motor running. Gradually add olive oil and blend until almost smooth. Don't over process.
- Transfer to a small bowl, cover & refrigerate. It can be stored up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Sauces & dips/Vegetarian
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sodium: 1033 mg
- Fat: 53.33 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.33 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 6.67 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg