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Basil Pesto Sauce Over Pasta

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Recipe

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

 

Yield

6 servings

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready

15 min
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
12 ounces pasta, linguine
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1 ¼ cup basil
fresh, packed, chopped
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cup water
or broth
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2 tablespoons pine nuts
roasted
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
olive
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1 teaspoon garlic
crushed
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
346.8 ml/g pasta, linguine
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296 ml basil
fresh, packed, chopped
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79 ml water
or broth
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3E+1 ml pine nuts
roasted
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3E+1 ml Parmesan cheese
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45 ml vegetable oil
olive
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5 ml garlic
crushed
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Directions

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl.

In food processor, purée basil, stock, pine nuts, cheese, oil and garlic until smooth. Pour over pasta and toss.

Tips: refrigerate sauce up to 5 days ahead, or freeze up to 6 weeks.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 81g (2.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 29130% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 17g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3% Iron 11%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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