Parsley Pesto

Name: Parsley Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3/4 cup
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil or cilantro leaves; 1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves; 1 to 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 3/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Perfect for pasta, as a sauce for sandwiches or as a veggie dip, fresh and flavorful parsley pesto is a versatile summer sauce that combines fresh herbs, garlic and Parmesan cheese for a delightful taste.

Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed fresh basil or cilantro leaves
1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a food processor, puree all ingredients. Refrigerate for several weeks or freeze in a tightly covered container. Toss a few tablespoons pesto with hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 97 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Homemade pesto always makes a thoughtful hostess gift. Mix things up with this parsley pesto variation. It's delicious served with pasta or in one of these recipes using pesto. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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