FRESH BASIL & PARMESAN PESTO RECIPE BY TASTY

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Fresh Basil & Parmesan Pesto Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil leaf, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

Provided by Jennifer Beylard

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh basil leaf
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend together fresh basil leaves and the pine nuts, pulsing several times until well-chopped and combined. Then, add parmesan cheese and garlic and pulse until well-combined.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while pulsing to keep the olive oil from separating.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over pasta or refrigerate in a sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 0 grams

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