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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (29g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 bunch basil
Calories 171
Calories from Fat 142		(82%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 15.8g	24%
	Saturated Fat 3.3g	16%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg		3%
Sodium 191mg		7%
Potassium 88mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	1%
	Sugars 0.5g
Protein 6.4g		12%
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Basic Pesto

Recipe #364382 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Papagayita
Apr 3, 2009

Basic recipe from my Maman. Very easy to improvise with, using the ingredients you have at hand. I often substitute or combine nuts depending on what I have. Also usually substitute or add wine for much of the olive oil. Have added or subbed up to 1 C fresh spinach leaves for basil at times. Can be made using sharp knife and a lot of chopping or all in blender/food processor, depending on the texture you want.

SERVES 6 -8 , 6 -8 servings (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 bunch basil (~3 C loosely packed, or as much as you have)
3 garlic cloves (more to taste...)
1/2 cup pine nuts (more or less to taste or what you have on hand. can substitute walnuts or almonds)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1
Finely dice basil leaves with a sharp knife or dice using food processor.
2
Crush nuts either with knife or food processor.
3
Repeat w/garlic and combine all ingredients.
4
Pour olive oil/wine/liquid over the top and mix well.
5
Serve over pasta, on top of bread, etc. Stores well in fridge with a layer of oil over it or in the freezer (usually how I store it, especially when I use wine in the recipe).