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Pesto Genovese

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Submitted by sweetfreedom

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

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

Ingredients

2-3
CUPS BASIL
fresh *
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML PINE NUTS
2 2
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 118
CUP ML OLIVE OIL
½ 118
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated
1 1
X 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 34g (1.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 227 92% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 36%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 10% Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
 

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