Pesto Genovese

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The rich taste of this pesto sauce made of pine nuts and basil goes great with pasta and any type of meat.

10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

227 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2-3	cups	basil	fresh
3	tablespoons	pine nuts
2	each	garlic cloves
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	olive oil
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
1	x	tomatoes	cherry or grape

Directions

Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender. Process, quickly, to a puree. With machine running, gradually add oil until absorbed. Toss with 1 pound fresh, hot pasta (vermicelli, linguini). Serve hot. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.

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I find that toasting the pignoli nuts for a few minutes brings out their flavor!
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 34g

Amount per Serving

Calories 227 92% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g	36%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	21%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 227mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	10%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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