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Steph de Sousa

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I whipped up this irresistibly fresh and aromatic Basil Pesto. It's so easy and perfect for a quick pasta night or as a delightful spread. Here’s how you can recreate it:
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 146
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

  • 🌿 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 🧀 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 🫒 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 🥜 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 🧄 1 garlic clove
  • 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 🍋 A squeeze of lemon juice

Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a dry pan over low heat, toast those pine nuts until they’re a lovely golden colour.
  2. Grab your hand blender and toss in the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, and oil. Give it a whirl!
  3. Blend until you achieve that chunky pesto perfection.
  4. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper and that zesty lemon squeeze to elevate the flavours.
  5. Finally, stir it into your favourite hot pasta, remembering to add in that 1/2 cup of pasta water for silkiness.
  6. Bon Appétit! 😋🍴

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.2mg

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