5-Minute Basil Pistachio Pesto

A 5-Minute Basil Pistachio Pesto made with 5 simple ingredients. Make pasta night a whole new experience with this vibrant and healthy green pesto recipe.

Course Sauce

Cuisine International

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
1 clove garlic (crushed)
salt
pepper

Instructions

Put all ingredients into a food processor and process first on low and then increase speed up until high and process on high for at least 3 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve!

Nutrition

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