Rick'S Basil Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Freshly picked Basil
  • 5-10 Garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup Toasted pine nuts
  • 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a food processor add garlic cloves and process until minced. Next add the fresh basil, pine nuts and cheeses.
  2. Tun on food processor and add olive oil slowly and process til the the pesto resembles a mayonnaise consistency.
  3. Spread into a storage container or two you can freeze the second container for later use. Pour some olive oil on top to preserve the color.
  4. This usually makes about a cup. I use about a half cup of pesto for each pound of pasta. It will keep in the fridge for a week. I often use it in tomato based sauces, add to anything you want a basil flavor to.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

623 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.9g 44% DV
Total Fat 44.7g 57% DV
Carbs 35g 13% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 782.3mg 34% DV
Potassium 375.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 31mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 38mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 483.8mg 37% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

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