Pesto (Basil Sauce)
This tantalizing pesto sauce full of flavor is perfect for soups or with pasta to make a main dish.
Yield
2 servingsPrep
10 minCook
0 minReady
10 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
basil
|
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
garlic
minced |
|
| ½ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
chopped |
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
basil
|
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
garlic
minced |
|
| 118 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
pine nuts
chopped |
|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Directions
Purée all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or, if you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves, garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in the olive oil.
Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main dish. Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer. Will keep in the refrigerator or will freeze.
