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Pesto (Basil Sauce)

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Submitted by nsoria

This tantalizing pesto sauce full of flavor is perfect for soups or with pasta to make a main dish.

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML BASIL *
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML GARLIC
minced
½ 118
CUP ML OLIVE OIL
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PINE NUTS
chopped
0.6
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
X 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 66g (2.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 537 100% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 60g 92%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
 

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