Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil pesto how to, homemade basil pesto, how to make basil pesto
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Calories: 1321kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
How to Make Basil Pesto -a great guide showing you how to make a basic basil pesto recipe along with some substitutions and how to store homemade basil pesto.
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- 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4-1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup raw or toasted pine nuts
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
Calories: 1321kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 138g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4015IU | Vitamin C: 26.4mg | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 5mg