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Sauced: Basil Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Sauced: Basil Pesto

7 ingredients 15 min Makes 1 cup openrecipes
Sauced: Basil Pesto
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

431
Calories
14g
Protein
40g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 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

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 medium garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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By seriouseats · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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