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The Best Pesto Ever
Photo: Mike Kenneally

The Best Pesto Ever

11 ingredients 15 min 1 1/2 cups openrecipes
The Best Pesto Ever

"This is the most authentic homemade pesto recipe I have ever had! The perfect combination of ingredients that result in the perfect pesto! Store pesto in the fridge for 1 month, or in the freezer for 4-6 months."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

673
Calories
22g
Protein
64g
Fat
8g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

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