Description
A simple and flavorful basil recipe perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while processing.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with pasta or bread.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil, pesto, dinner, Italian, vegetarian