Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

This recipe is something that you can make quickly and easily using a blender. Everything you need is easy to find in your local supermarket. This paste is great for putting on or in meat and pastas, or with cottage cheese in stuffed pasta shells. Once I start making this, the orders from friends and family keep coming in. For best taste, pesto should be heated up in the meal it's being prepared with.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

3 cups chopped fresh basil

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

½ cup pine nuts

⅛ cup Brazil nuts

⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons minced garlic

½ teaspoon chili powder

Four Cheese Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts Brazil nuts Parmesan cheese garlic chili powder and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 234.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 1.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 23.9g 37%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 3.9mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 609.1IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 11mcg 3%

Calcium: 72.2mg 7%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 22.2mg 8%

Potassium: 78.2mg 2%

Sodium: 70mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 215.1

*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.