SIMPLE BASIL-SPINACH PESTO

Simple Basil-Spinach Pesto image

I wanted a very simple, basic basil or spinach pesto without all the 'extras,' so I created my own version. This is great as a spread or anywhere a pesto is called for. The basil and spinach are interchangeable for 2 kinds of pesto or they can be combined (half-and-half) for a great spinach-basil pesto!

Provided by markfernandez

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
½ cup fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine basil, spinach, and pine nuts in a food processor; blend until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and pulse 15 to 30 seconds. Add oil slowly while food processor is on. Stop to scrape sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g