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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal105
  • fat11g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein2g
  • salt0g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, then season.

  • step 2

    Pour the pesto into a jar and cover with a little extra oil, then seal and store in the fridge. It will keep in a fridge for up to two weeks.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2006

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Overall rating

A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.96 ratings

wesbrooks15364

Very definitely not 0g of salt. The listed cheese typically has 2g per 100g, so 3g in the portion as prepared. Dangerous for those needing low salt diets for medical reasons.

Mrs Ripps

Definitely agree that this has too much oil. Tasted very greasy. Also needed to add a touch of salt. I added all the basil (stems included) but think I should have only used the leaves (oops!)

zackfishie0878666

i also added a entire leaf(this was not a cookin leaf) my dog died.

badman.st21g4AcK-sM

Really really bad recipe. Far too much olive oil. Adjust to maybe half that amount also what is a " large bunch of basil"? Very disappointed I ate it because I hate to waste food but this 'recipe' is a waste of time!!!

NatalieDawn

A star rating of 2 out of 5.

Found this recipe calls for far too much oil, when I warmed the sauce to stir into pasta it separated and I was left with a pool of oil in my bowl! I also think ‘large bunch of basil’ is unhelpfully vague.

MrsCV

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

My first time making homemade pesto. This was super simple and delicious. Definitely recommend.

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