classic pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 333.0
  • Total Fat: 33.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
  • Sodium: 242.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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Introduction

yummy pesto for topping chicken, shrimp, pasta, etc. yummy pesto for topping chicken, shrimp, pasta, etc.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 c pine nuts, 4 c lightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 oz), 1/2 c finely grated parmesan cheese, 1 garlic clove, 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper

Directions

preheat oven to 350. spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. toast in oven until golden brown & fragrant, approx. 8-10 minutes. remove from baking sheet to prevent further browning. let cool completely. in food processor, combine nuts, basil, cheese, & garlic. season with salt & pepper. process until finely chopped. stream in oil. process until smooth.

makes 1 cup

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DARIANN.