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Basic Basil Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Basic Basil Pesto takes 10 minutes to cook.

Basic Basil Pesto makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Basic Basil Pesto are:

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (2-3 bunches)
¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted (see Tip)
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 large clove garlic, quartered
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Here is how you make Basic Basil Pesto:

Place basil, walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, oil, water, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.Tip: To toast walnuts: Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CRASH0200.

The nutritional information for Basic Basil Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 81.0

• Total Fat: 11.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 144.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 2.1 g