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Pesto Uses (20+ Recipes Using Pesto)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Aleksandra

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (packed) (45g) basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup  (45g) Parmesan cheese
  • 1 very small clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the basil leaves in cold water and pat them dry.
  • Add all the ingredients, except the olive oil, to a food processor bowl. Pulse until thick paste forms.
  • Add the olive oil and pulse slowly at low speed or whisk in the olive oil by hand, until thick sauce forms.
  • Season to taste with salt, you can also add more olive oil if you want thinner consistency of your pesto.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal