Creamy Pesto

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: Italian

Creamy pesto offers a rich, herbaceous flavor perfect for pasta, combining fresh basil, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil for a versatile and delicious sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. fresh basil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 c. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the basil.
  2. Place the basil in a food processor.
  3. Chop the basil briefly.
  4. Add eggs, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to the processor.
  5. Process until smooth.
  6. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream until fully incorporated.
  7. Serve the sauce on pasta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.9g 40% DV
Total Fat 33g 42% DV
Carbs 54.8g 20% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 574.3mg 25% DV
Potassium 1034mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 69.5mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 38.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 834.5mg 64% DV
Iron 25.3mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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