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Finished recipe of basil pistachio pesto from cleveland cooking. Pesto consists of parmesan cheese, basil, pistachios, garlic, and olive oil.

Homemade Basil Pistachio Pesto for Pasta, Sandwiches & More

Author: Dan Harper
286kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Learn how to make basil pistachio pesto at home. This easy, 15-minute recipe is a delicious and versatile sauce for pasta, sandwiches, and roasted vegetables.
Servings 4 servings
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup of shelled pistachios
  • 2 large cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1 cup of shredded Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup or more of olive oil see notes

Method

  1. Add basil, pistachios, and garlic to food processor and pulse until combined.
  2. Add Parmesan and pulse a few times more.
  3. Scrape sides of food processor bowl down.
  4. While the food processor is running, add olive oil to bowl in a fine stream until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition

Serving4 servingsCalories286kcalCarbohydrates7gProtein10gFat25gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat14gCholesterol22mgSodium438mgPotassium175mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A575IUVitamin C2mgCalcium245mgIron1mg

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