Directions:
- Put salt and garlic on bottom of a marble mortar (traditional way) or a blender. In this way mashed basil will remain bright green. Add basil and mash (or blend), then add pine nuts and cheeses, then add the oil slowly, nearly drop to drop, and form a smooth cream.
- Store in a glass jar with a layer of oil on top and tightly seal.
- It lasts for 2-3 months.
- Best served with trenette (a kind of pasta, see picture above) with potato slices and green beans all boiled together, or potato dumplings (gnocchi) or trofie (weat thin twisted dumplings)
- Once your chosen pasta is cooked, add the pesto (never heat pesto!!!!!!!), eventually some cooking water or light cream and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 193.22 Kcal (809 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 136.37 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.15g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21.93mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 516.88mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 161.8mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.28g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.66g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.93g | 4% | |
| Protein | 12.86g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 393.5mg | 39% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 291.52 Kcal (1221 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 205.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.86g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 33.08mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 779.85mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 244.12mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.95g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4g | 4% | |
| Protein | 19.41g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 593.6mg | 39% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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