Description
Learn the best ways to use basil in your cooking and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while processing.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and salt.
- Store in an airtight container or use immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Store pesto in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze extra pesto in ice cube trays for later use.
- 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: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil, pesto, Italian, herb, cooking