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Pesto Sauce Recipe

A simple and delicious pesto sauce recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ⅓ cup Pine Nuts
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Combine basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended.
  2. 2. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse again.
  3. 3. Slowly add olive oil while the processor is running until smooth.
  4. 4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Italian, Pesto, Sauce
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