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FRESH BASIL PESTO

How To Make The Best Basil Pesto Sauce

Basil pesto sauce is fresh, creamy, delicious, and simple to make! The versatility of this famous Italian topper allows you to enjoy it on several meals such as pasta, pizza, or mixed into rice, mashed potatoes, and salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or food chopper.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh Basil leaves, packed.
  • 1/4 cup Pecans, chopped and then roasted. See instructions below.
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced, or 2 teaspoons of minced garlic from a jar.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper, cracked.
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Shaved blend of Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano cheese.

Instructions
 

Basil Pesto Sauce Instructions

  • Roast 1/4 cup of chopped pecans in a skillet over medium heat. It will take approximately five minutes for them to brown.
  • Next, add basil leaves, roasted nuts, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cheese, and olive oil to a Ninja Food Chopper or food processor.
  • Grind ingredients together until they're completely blended. Refer to the pesto sauce picture above.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 250kcalProtein: 5gFat: 20g
Keyword appetizer quick, basil pesto sauce recipe, Dinner recipes, pea salad, pea salad recipe, pesto
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