Tried-and-True Basil Pesto Recipe
Tried-and-True Basil Pesto. If there’s one pesto recipe to clip and save, it’s this one.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ tsp. grated lemon zest, optional
- ½ tsp. salt, optional
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper, optional
- 4 packed cups fresh basil leaves
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Preparation
- Blend pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper (if using) in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, and blend 1 minute, or until finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl once or twice. With motor running, add oil in steady stream, and process until smooth.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1-Tbs
- Calories 103
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 1 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 20 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g