Low Fat Pesto Sauce

Name: Low Fat Pesto Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves; 4 Cloves Garlic; 1/4 Cup Skim Ricotta Cheese; 3 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Ounce Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Fresh Gound Pepper

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves4 Cloves Garlic1/4 Cup Skim Ricotta Cheese3 Tbsp Olive Oil1 Ounce Parmesan Cheese1/4 tsp Sea Salt1/4 tsp Fresh Gound Pepper

Directions

Place basil leaves and garlic in a food processor and process together (a blender on chop will also work). Add the Ricotta and olive oil through the tube and puree. If the pesto is too thick, warm water can be added to thin out. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with your favorite pasta. Serves 8.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PJ70F9.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 73.6
Total Fat: 6.7 g
Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
Sodium: 142.9 mg
Total Carbs: 1.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 2.4 g

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