Simple Pesto Recipe
A delicious pesto sauce with the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and Parmesan, that is so easy. Just 5 ingredients make this easy sauce - perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or salads.
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash the basil leaves and pat dry.
- Remove the stems and discard.
- Place the leaves, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese in a food processor or blender.
- Run on medium until smooth.
- Enjoy on fresh pasta or about a million other ways.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg