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Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)2.6918
Energy (kCal)122.5088
Carbohydrates (g)4.1908
Total fats (g)11.5674
  • Cuisine

    European >> Italian >> Italian

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms. | 2. Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    garlic 2 cloves 8.94 1.9836 0.3816 0.03
    pine nut 2 tablespoons 113.5688 2.2072 2.3102 11.5374
    basil leaf 1 bunch - - - -
    parmigiano reggiano cheese 1/2 cup grated - - - -
    pecorino romano cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons grated - - - -
    extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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