Description
Simple and tasty recipes featuring fresh basil for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Blend garlic and pine nuts in a food processor.
- Add basil, Parmesan, and salt, then pulse.
- Slowly pour in olive oil while blending.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freeze leftovers for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil pesto, easy basil recipe, homemade pesto