How To Make Classic Pesto Recipe
We can never thank the Italian people enough for inventing pizza and pasta. And you can enjoy these anytime with these easy-to-follow Italian recipes, while you take a sip of your wine! Bon Apetit!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
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Add the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse again until combined.
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While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well blended.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add more Parmesan cheese or olive oil for extra flavor.
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Serve the pesto immediately as a sauce for pasta, a spread on sandwiches, or a dip for bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 300kcal
- Total Fat : 30g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Sodium : 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 6g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Protein : 6g
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