Homemade basil pesto is so easy to make Learn how to make basil pesto with this recipe, plus learn how to properly toss it with pasta, and freeze leftovers. Recipe yields 1 cup pesto, which is enough to toss with about 12 ounces of pasta.
0.33 cup Raw pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans or pepitas
2 cup Packed Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 Cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped
1/2 teaspoon Fine sea salt
Nutrition value
521
calories per serving
29 g Fat31 g Protein38 g Carbs9 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
29g
Protein
31g
Carbs
38g
Fiber
9g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
38g
Protein
31g
Fiber
9g
Fats
Fat
29g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
877mg
Iron
14mg
Vitamin A
813mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
5mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
233mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
61mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
2mcg
Magnesium
362mg
Manganese
11mg
Phosphorus
746mg
Selenium
23mcg
Zinc
6mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment