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Basil Pesto Sauce Over Pasta

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Submitted by angelgirl39

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

Ingredients

12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G PASTA, LINGUINE
1 ¼ 296
CUP ML BASIL
fresh, packed, chopped *
79
CUP ML WATER
or broth
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PINE NUTS
roasted
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PARMESAN CHEESE
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML VEGETABLE OIL
olive
1 5
TEASPOON ML GARLIC
crushed

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 291 30% 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?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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