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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cups 362g Recipe makes 1 1/4 cups) |
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| Calories 1634 | ||
| Calories from Fat 1494 | (91%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 166.1g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat 29.7g | 148% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 104.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 24.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% | |
| Sodium 927mg | 38% | |
| Potassium 905mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.4g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 26% | |
| Sugars 2.0g | ||
| Protein 30.7g | 61% | |
Quick & Simple Pesto (Classic Pesto Recipe) Sauce
By: BlondieItaliana
Apr 23, 2008
This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL.
1 1/4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3/4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
Directions
1
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.2
Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Tina and Dave
On Jun 24, 2008
Used fresh oregano as hadn't any basil - it was very successful! Just the right consistency! Thanks so much for a very useful recipe
From: vortexae
On Jun 7, 2008
Beautifully simple, exactly what I needed for A) tonight's potluck, and B) something to do with all that basil I'm growing.
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