Genoese Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh basil leaves (about 2 qt.)
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts
- 1 Tbsp. coarse salt
- 8 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 c. virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. pasta
Nutrition
Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g
- 251kcalCalories
- 8.0gProtein
- 51.0gFat
- 1.0gCarbohydrates
- 1.0gSugars
Instructions
1. Wash the basil leaves; make sure they are well dried.
2. Put basil in food processor and grind (may have to add it bit by bit). Next, add rest of the ingredients.
3. Process until it looks like creamed spinach (do not puree).
4. Serve over pasta.
