Simple Pesto Sauce
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 118.3
- Total Fat: 10.7 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 989.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 2.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 4.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Simple Pesto Sauce calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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3 cups packed, fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmasan cheese
1/4 cup almonds
1 tbsp salt
1tbsp fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Add basil, garlic, cheese, and almonds to blender or food processor and pulse until combined. Slowly work in olive oil without using too much oil. Use spoon to scrape or push ingredients down to avoid using too much oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
makes about 1 cup
1 serving = 2 tbsp
8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EXTINA03.
makes about 1 cup
1 serving = 2 tbsp
8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EXTINA03.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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HAPPYMELISSA
We made this last night and it came out wonderfully. We didn't have almonds so we used pine nuts, and instead of grated parmesan my husband used shredded, which probably made it thicker than usual. I like how this recipe has fewer calories and larger servings than other recipes I've tried. - 7/15/09
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SOPH1218
This turned out very nicely, the whole family said it was yummy. We substituted pecans for the almonds since we didn't have almonds. It was great! A great way to use some of the basil I grew in my garden, and I love that its low cal & healthy. I like that I can pick my pasta, or add a meat too. - 8/24/08
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RLINE66
Just made this pesto, it makes 8 servings exactly. I spread the pesto in an ice tray, each cube is 2 tbsp. After they freeze I individually wrap them in foil and put them in a freezer bag for future use. 1 tbsp of salt is WAY too much; I used 1 tsp of kosher salt instead. Great recipe overall! - 7/21/12