homemade italian pesto

July 26, 2013

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perfect summer topping for chicken or fish, or in a pasta dish! super easy pesto with fresh basil!

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts

3 medium sized fresh garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more. Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil in a constant stream while the food...
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Nutritions

Calories
158

Sodium
0.0mg
0% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
1g
0% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV