Basil Pesto Sauce
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 28
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 52.8
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Cholesterol: 1.4 mg
- Sodium: 24.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 0.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Basil Pesto Sauce calories by ingredient
Introduction
Add a lot of flavor and a little healthy fat to your meal. Add a lot of flavor and a little healthy fat to your meal.Number of Servings: 28
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh basil leaves - rinsed, dried, and packed down
(note: 4 cups is the amount after packing down - it's about 6-8 "fluffy" cups)
6 cloves garlic (about 2 tablespoons)
6 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Blend all ingredients EXCEPT parmesan cheese in food processor. Once pureed, add parmesan slowly and continue blending. If needed, you can add a tiny bit of water for desired consistancy.
This receipe yields approx 1 3/4 cups sauce which works out to 28 - 1T servings.
It freezes really well, so make a batch and freeze in small containers you can thaw as needed.
This receipe yields approx 1 3/4 cups sauce which works out to 28 - 1T servings.
It freezes really well, so make a batch and freeze in small containers you can thaw as needed.