Cook Time
45 min
Servings
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About
Classic Basil Pesto Sauce is a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic condiment. One portion of this dish contains around 27g of protein, 62g of fat, and a total of 704 calories. This recipe serves 1. For $9.2 per serving, this recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Foodista. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. A mixture of basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 87%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Classic Basil Pesto, Classic Basil Pesto, and Classic Basil Pesto.
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 ounces (5 cups packed) fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup high quality olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 ounce (¼ cup) pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1 salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine basil, garlic, cheeses, and nuts in food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Process to desired consistency.
- 2
Let stand 5 minutes. Thin pesto with a few tablespoons cream or hot pasta cooking water before tossing with hot pasta (fettuccine or linguine).