Simple Basil Pesto

A nice simple dinner or lunch

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

2 handfuls Fresh Basil
6 tbsp Pine Nuts toasted or untoasted
1 Garlic Clove
4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Virgin Olive Oil
Salt pinch

Instructions

If using lightly toast the pine nuts
Add all ingredients to the food processing bowl except the oil
Process until well chopped up
Add Virgin Olive Oil a small amount at a time. You will want the pesto to be a very thick sauce consistency.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

Keyword basil, pasta sauce, pesto