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Emilia Terragni's Basil Pesto Recipe
8 ingredients
15 min
4 servings
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This classic pesto recipe from "The Silver Spoon" cookbook uses basil, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and pine nuts.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
551
Calories
22g
Protein
50g
Fat
9g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 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 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| 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
- 25 fresh, medium basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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