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Pesto

SUBMITTED BY: ANDERVAL PHOTO BY: IMVINTAGE

"Basic pesto, made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 124 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  5 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by CHRISSME
This is it! Real, authentic pesto. I made several batches this morning with our fresh garden... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by LIZ5
Exquisite in its simplicity, the only thing I added was a pinch of kosher salt. A great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by Queen Of Short Cuts
VERY GOOD, and easy. A full flavor Pesto for sure. I added a smidge of coarse salt, and froze... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2003 by ZIGSRUS
I did not add the optional parsley. The recipe was surprisingly fast and my kids loved it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MANDT2
Who doesn't love pesto? This is a very good basic recipe. I used toasted pine nuts, for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2002 by Shelley Waits
This is awesome! And sooo easy! I added it to penne pasta with chicken, garlic and artichoke... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by jodi
Perfect pesto! Don't forget to toast the pine nuts, it makes all the difference...just put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by BEATLEFAN1964
This is a good recipe. The only suggestion I have is to add some lemon juice to the pesto or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by LIZCANCOOK
OMG!! I just finished preparing this recipe... and there is no way I have 2C left! I tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by KINPATSU
Delicious and beautiful! If the basil is added to the blender in a couple of separate... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pesto

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

  • Total Fat: 9.3g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 89mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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