Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4cupspacked fresh basil leaves

  • 1cupfreshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • 1cupolive oil

  • cuppine nuts (Optional)

  • 6clovesgarlic, minced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine basil, cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is smooth and blended.

  2. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Recipe Tip

You can use walnuts instead of pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
87mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
4g
7%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
78mg
6%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
76mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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