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HOMEMADE BEST-O PESTO EVER



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In all seriousness, this homemade pesto recipe has changed my level of 'chefworthiness' in the eyes of friends and family. My husband swears I could make millions off of just this recipe! Of course I am still just a wannabe cook...but this simple pesto recipe could fool the best of them! The simplicity and the quality of the ingredients is what makes it so fantastic.

Provided by GlutenFreeBudgetGuru

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

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
4 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 ¼ cups olive oil, or more as needed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pulse pine nuts, almonds, and garlic in a food processor for about 20 seconds. Add basil, 1 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend for about 1 minute. Add additional olive oil until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

THE BEST CLASSIC PESTO



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Peppery, tangy, creamy, and fresh-tasting - this pesto has it all. It's a great way to use up the bounty of your summer herb garden, and each batch will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Use it to dress up pasta, potatoes, eggs, sauces, marinades, or soups. Spread it on bread and top with grilled chicken and tomatoes for a delightful open-faced sandwich. Or, stir a spoonful into mayonnaise for a homemade pesto aioli.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
2 large cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 395 mg

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