Classic Pesto

Fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese combine for a classic pesto recipe that's prepared in just minutes. Serve over 1 pound of pasta.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• ½ teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions

1. Combine basil, oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Mix until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

• calories304.5
• carbohydrateContent1.8 g
• cholesterolContent2.3 mg
• fatContent32.1 g
• fiberContent0.5 g
• proteinContent3 g
• saturatedFatContent4.9 g
• sodiumContent331.8 mg
• sugarContent0.3 g