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Basil Pesto (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Basil Pesto (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

Directions:

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1797.51 Kcal (7526 kJ)
Calories from fat	1777.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	197.53g	304%
Cholesterol	31.97mg	11%
Sodium	924.13mg	39%
Potassium	230.08mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.4g	2%
Sugars	1.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	6%
Protein	13.11g	26%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	497.6mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	751.35 Kcal (3146 kJ)
Calories from fat	743.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	82.57g	304%
Cholesterol	13.36mg	11%
Sodium	386.28mg	39%
Potassium	96.17mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.67g	2%
Sugars	0.59g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	6%
Protein	5.48g	26%
Vitamin C	1mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	12%
Calcium	208mg	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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