Description
Basil is a fragrant herb with many health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash the basil leaves and pat them dry.
- Peel the garlic cloves.
- Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while processing.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil, pesto, herb, Italian, sauce