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Homemade Pesto

Homemade Pesto

Cost $8, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 7 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Herbs

    • 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup Italian parsley

  • Aromatics

    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed

  • Nuts

    • 🌰 1 cup pine nuts

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • Liquids

    • 🍋 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Place basil, Italian parsley, and garlic into a food processor, pulse several times to combine, and process until basil is finely chopped (about 30 seconds).

2

Add pine nuts to basil mixture; process until finely chopped (30 seconds). Process Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into mixture until finely ground.

3

Mix lemon juice into mixture with the machine running; slowly drizzle olive oil into pesto in the running machine until incorporated and pesto is thoroughly combined.

4

Turn off machine and season pesto to taste with salt and black pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

389

Calories

  • 14
    Protein
  • 5
    Carbs
  • 36
    Fats

💡 For a unique twist, consider adding alternative nuts like walnuts.Store any leftover pesto in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top to prevent oxidation and preserve freshness.Pair this pesto with zucchini noodles for a lighter, low-carb alternative to pasta.