Pesto With Pine Nuts

By Marian Burros

Updated March 4, 2024

Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(10)
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 2 cups well-packed basil leaves

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts

  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Nutritional analysis per serving

1 gram carbs; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 206 calories; 14 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 21 grams fat; 83 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all ingredients but cheese in blender and process until pureed.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the cheese.

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jill

so great!

Judy

Still the best combination/amounts 30 years after first making it. Bravo, Marian

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