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Homemade Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Homemade Pesto

8 ingredients 15 min 6 servings openrecipes
Homemade Pesto

"A fresh-tasting pesto that can easily be used alone on pasta, crostini, pizza; or add some to your favorite spaghetti sauce for a delicious special flavor! Use pine nuts, walnuts, or a combination of both."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

447
Calories
12g
Protein
42g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
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

  • 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

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