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Pesto
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Pesto

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Pesto
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

435
Calories
11g
Protein
42g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
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

  • 3 to 4 Tbs. pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 to 3 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 10 to 15 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
  • 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as
  • needed
  • 1⁄2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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