Classic Basil Pesto Sauce
Classic Basil Pesto Sauce is a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic condiment. One portion of this dish contains around 27g of protein, 62g of fat, and a total of 704 calories. This recipe serves 1. For $9.2 per serving, this recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Foodista. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. A mixture of basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 87%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Classic Basil Pesto, Classic Basil Pesto, and Classic Basil Pesto.
- Serves: 1
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: condiment, dip, sauce, spread
- Health Rating: 68.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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basil leaves | 120.0 | grams | None |
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garlic cloves | 2.0 | larges | None |
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olive oil | 108.0 | milliliters | None |
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parmesan cheese | 50.0 | grams | None |
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pine nuts | 33.75 | grams | None |
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romano cheese | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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salt and pepper | 1.0 | None |
basil leaves
Qty: 120.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
garlic cloves
Qty: 2.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 108.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
parmesan cheese
Qty: 50.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
pine nuts
Qty: 33.75
Metric: grams
Price: None
romano cheese
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
salt and pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Combine basil, garlic, cheeses, and nuts in food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Process to desired consistency.
Ingredients:
- ground black pepper
- olive oil
- garlic
- basil
- nuts
- salt
Equipment:
- food processor
- blender
Step 2: Let stand 5 minutes. Thin pesto with a few tablespoons cream or hot pasta cooking water before tossing with hot pasta (fettuccine or linguine).
Ingredients:
- fettuccine
- linguine
- cream
- pasta
- pesto
- water
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Very Healthy
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 703.82 kcal | 35.19% |
| Fat | 62.18 g | 95.66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.15 g | 88.44% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.15 g | 5.38% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 12.86 g | 4.67% |
| Sugar | 1.74 g | 1.93% |
| Cholesterol | 53.9 mg | 17.97% |
| Sodium | 1001.93 mg | 43.56% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 26.77 g | 53.53% |
| Vitamin K | 530.37 µg | 505.11% |
| Manganese | 4.49 mg | 224.65% |
| Vitamin A | 6814.33 IU | 136.29% |
| Calcium | 777.28 mg | 77.73% |
| Phosphorus | 663.44 mg | 66.34% |
| Vitamin E | 7.5 mg | 50.01% |
| Copper | 0.95 mg | 47.42% |
| Magnesium | 184.61 mg | 46.15% |
| Zinc | 5.64 mg | 37.61% |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34.42% |
| Selenium | 20.4 µg | 29.14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.74 mg | 28.78% |
| Folate | 96.96 µg | 24.24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38 mg | 22.58% |
| Potassium | 680.36 mg | 19.44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg | 17.06% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.65 mg | 13.26% |
| Fiber | 3.29 g | 13.18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79 µg | 13.12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19 mg | 12.86% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6 mg | 5.97% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg | 2.0% |
