Basil Pesto - Mom

7 steps

Makes one cup I like to grow my own basil and make several batches of this, then freeze.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:10:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1519 kcal (76%)

Total Fat150.3 g (215%)

Carbs18.3 g (7%)

Sugars3.3 g (4%)

Protein32.6 g (65%)

Sodium704.8 mg (35%)

Fiber6.5 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

¼ cupwhole almonds

pine nuts, or walnuts

2cloves garlic

large

3 cupsfresh basil

loosely packed

½ cupolive oil

¾ cupparmesan

fresh grated

3 tablespoonslemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, process nuts till finely chopped

Step 2

Add garlic till just blended

Step 3

Add basil leaves

Step 4

With machine running slowly, gradually add oil in a thin stream, processing till the mixture is combined and slightly chunky

Step 5

Add parmesan cheese and lemon juice

Step 6

Process or blend just until combined

Step 7

Serve with fresh pasta

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