Fresh Basil Pesto

Name: Fresh Basil Pesto
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; 🧄 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 🧀 ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Cost $8.5, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$8.5

Fresh Basil Pesto

Cost $8.5, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$8.5

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 🧀 ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

STEPS

Gather the ingredients.

Combine basil leaves, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.

Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese; season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

170

Calories

2
Protein
1
Carbs
18
Fats

💡 Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.Freeze the pesto in ice cube trays for easy portioning and longer storage.Add a dash of lemon juice while blending to maintain the vibrant green color.