The Perfect Basil Pesto Recipe
Sweet basil, fragrant garlic, and Parmesan cheese blend together to make the perfect Basil Pesto. It's a classic Italian sauce -- ideal for pasta, sandwiches, and snacks -- that your taste buds will fall in AMORE with.
Servings 6
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh sweet basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blend the garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the food processor until crumb forms.
- Add in the basil and blend until smooth.
- Add the Parmesan. While blending, drizzle the olive oil in slowly through the spout.
Notes
- Fresh basil is the preferred choice as it is more vibrant and aromatic; however, if you only have access to dried basil, you can do so. Just remember that the dried variety has a stronger flavor so you will only need 1/3 the amount of fresh basil you would have used.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg