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Pesto Genovese
Easy 15 min~185 kcal
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Pesto Sauce
A classic Italian green sauce of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil, blended fresh and intensely aromatic.
Easy⏱️ 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~180 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep
- #Under 30 min
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 10 min- Prep10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 demet Fresh basil
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 50 gr Parmesan cheese
- 2 diş Garlic
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Pick the basil leaves and dry them very well.
- 2
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 3
Add the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor.
- 4
Pour in the olive oil in a thin stream and process until smooth.
💡 Tip: Dry the basil completely after washing, wet leaves lighten the color and thin the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Use with pasta, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition (per serving)
~180
kcal calories
4
g protein
2
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 4%Fat 87%
GI 13 · Low GIGL 0 · Low GL
0.4g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
335.8mg
Sodium
4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pesto Sauce make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pesto Sauce take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 10 minutes in total.Is Pesto Sauce difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pesto Sauce have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 2g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Pesto Sauce contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pesto Sauce belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pesto Sauce need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Pesto Sauce filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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