Basil Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Basil Pesto). Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Basil Pesto

Ingredients

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic

minced

⅔ cup pine nuts

salt and ground black pepper to taste

White Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic pine nuts salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.

Step 2

Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutritional Information

Basil Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 177.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 1.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 578.3IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 10.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 77.7mg 8%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 22.1mg 8%

Potassium: 75.9mg 2%

Sodium: 87.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 160.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.