Classic Basil Pesto
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Sweet Peas and Saffron · by Annie5.0 (1)

Classic Basil Pesto

NUTRITION · PER SERVING5M COOK
CAL 8%·PRO 4%
CARBS 2G6% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G95% OF CAL
2G SAT14G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A vibrant basil pesto made in minutes with basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and parmesan. A versatile sauce for pasta, sandwiches, salads, and pizza.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves (packed; stems removed; approx. 130 g; note 1)
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (38 g; note 2)
  • 1 garlic clove (large)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (106 g )
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated; 22 g )
PREP
5M
SODIUM
491MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.