Fresh Pesto

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Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
Diets: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
Recipe adapted from:
Mayumi Tavalero
Fresh, simple ingredients make this pesto better than any store bought brand. Makes enough for 2 pounds of pasta. Use in soups or on eggs, chicken, fish, or vegetables. Note: This is a fresh sauce so use within 5 days or freeze for later use.
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Instructions

  • Wash and dry basil thoroughly. Place basil leaves, pine nuts, chopped garlic, and salt in the work bowl of a food processor. Process quickly to make a coarse paste.
  • With the motor running add the olive oil, and process for another 5 seconds.
  • Place pesto in a bowl and mix in the cheeses. If pesto is too thick add a bit more olive oil.
  • Taste and correct for salt.

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time15 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the food processor:

  • 2 cup fresh basil leaves firmly packed, about 4-6 bunches
  • 6 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 4 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Mix in by hand:

  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup pecorino Romano cheese grated

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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

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