Anchovy and Basil Pesto Recipe

How To Make Anchovy and Basil Pesto

A savory spread made with anchovies and fresh basil, perfect for adding flavor to pasta or sandwiches.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: N/A
Total: 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 anchovy fillets
  • 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine basil, garlic, anchovy fillets, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts in a food processor.

  2. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil until the mixture is smooth.

  3. Serve with pasta or as a spread on sandwiches.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 272kcal
  • Total Fat : 28g
  • Saturated Fat : 4g
  • Cholesterol : 9mg
  • Sodium : 491mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 2g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 0g
  • Protein : 5g
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