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fresh basil pesto and linguine on a plate

Fresh Basil Pesto

So quick and simple to prepare, and versatile too!
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5 from 2 votes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 464kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves, packed washed and dried
  • ¾ cup freshly-grated parmesano reggiano cheese (try this rotary cheese grater, you'll love it)
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Wash and dry them. You can make fast work of this by using a salad spinner.
  • Place the basil in a blender or food processor, then add all the ingredients except the olive oil.
  • Blend or process for about 30 seconds or until the leaves are fully chopped.
  • While the blender is still running, drizzle in the olive oil slowly.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1206IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg