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This Easy Basil Pesto combines fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and olive oil. It's a simple sauce that comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving with pasta, bread, chicken, and a variety of other dishes!

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This Easy Basil Pesto combines fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and olive oil. It's a simple sauce that comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving with pasta, bread, chicken, and a variety of other dishes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 357
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves stems removed
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • In the bowl of food processor, add the basil and pine nuts. Pulse several times until combined. Scrape the sides of bowl, if needed.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until it comes together.
  • Slowly add in olive oil while processor is running. Scrape down sides of bowl, if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week (or the freezer for up to two months).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg