Photo: Alexander Maasch
Basic Basil Pesto Recipe
6 ingredients
5 min
1 heaping cup
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The classic recipe for pesto with basil leaves, Parmigiano Reggiano, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil made for topping everyting from pasta to scrambled eggs.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
461
Calories
12g
Protein
45g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pine | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| 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
- 4 cups tightly packed basil leaves (about 8 ounces of whole basil bunches)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about 1 ounce)
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 medium garlic clove , finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup good-quality olive oil
Directions
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By chow ·
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