Basil Pesto Recipe
This basil pesto recipe blends fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into the classic Italian sauce in just 5 minutes. A squeeze of lemon keeps every batch bright green, and ready for pasta, pizza, and more!
Ingredients
Instructions
In a small dry skillet, toast the nuts over medium high heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the nuts to a bowl and allow them to cool slightly. (This step is optional, but brings out a more robust flavor in the nuts.)
In food processor**, combine the nuts, cheese, and peeled garlic. Process until finely ground, 20 to 30 seconds.
Add the basil, lemon juice, ice cube (this helps it stay green) and kosher salt. Turn on the food processor and gradually pour in the olive oil. Once combined, turn off the food processor. Blend in a bit more olive oil if desired, to achieve a looser texture. Stores for about 1 week in the refrigerator and several months frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 tablespoon
- Calories
- 86 calories
- Sugar Content
- 0.2 g
- Sodium Content
- 38.5 mg
- Fat Content
- 8.6 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1.6 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 1.6 g
- Fiber Content
- 0.2 g
- Protein Content
- 1.5 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 1.6 mg
