The Best Classic Pesto

The Best Classic Pesto

Recipe by Nicole McLaughlin from allrecipes.com

Ingredient,Condiment,Pasta 10 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 355
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g

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