The recipe Basil Pesto

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Basil Pesto recipe is a Italian Lunch meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Lunch, you will like Basil Pesto!

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto Recipe
Basil Pesto

Reduced fat but full flavor. : ) Serve over pasta, spread on sourdough bread, or a little on a sandwich to spice it up. If you find it's too thick for your pasta, add a little of the pasta cooking water instead of more oil to make it smoother. Freezes very well.

What Course Is Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto is for Lunch.


How Long Does Basil Pesto Recipe Take To Prepare?

Basil Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Basil Pesto Recipe Take To Cook?

Basil Pesto takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Basil Pesto Recipe Make?

Basil Pesto makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Basil Pesto Recipe?

The ingredients for Basil Pesto are:

Basil, 2 cups
Pine Nuts, 1/4 cup
Garlic, 2 cloves
Olive Oil, 1.5 1tsp
Butter, unsalted, 1/4 tsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 oz


How Do I Make Basil Pesto?

Here is how you make Basil Pesto:

Toss everything in the food processor and pulse on low until it comes together. You might want to give the garlic a rough chop first so there are no garlic surprises. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEN*.


What's The Nutritional Info For Basil Pesto?

The nutritional information for Basil Pesto is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.6
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.3 mg
  • Sodium: 88.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto is Italian cuisine.


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