Basil Pesto

This is how I make it.

8 Servings

This is so much better than that crap you can buy in the grocery store.

4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 bunches fresh basil, stems removed
3 ounces pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil

Place the garlic in your food processor and process until it is finely minced. Add the basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese and set the processor to continuously. Slowly dribble in the oil until the mixture forms a paste. You may not need all of the oil or you may need more.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 Calories from Fat 310
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 92% Protein 3% Carb. 4%

Nutrient Amount per % Daily
Serving Value
Total Fat 34 g 53%
Saturated Fat 5 g 26%
Cholesterol 2 mg 1%
Sodium 67 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 2%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 3 g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 0% Iron 3%