My favorite Italian sauce is pesto, I use it for way more than pasta! It’s great on lamb chops, sandwiches and just about anything!
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Basil Pesto
2013-12-30 21:33:30
My favorite Italian sauce is pesto, I use it for way more than pasta! It's great on lamb chops, sandwiches and just about anything!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
291g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1745
Calories from Fat 1603
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 183g
281%
Saturated Fat 31g
156%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g
Monounsaturated Fat 116g
Cholesterol 59mg
20%
Sodium 840mg
35%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Sugars 2g
Protein 25g
Vitamin A
56%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
71%
Iron
28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
What you do
- Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth.
- Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
- If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw and stir in cheese.
Adapted from Food Network
Adapted from Food Network
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