Pesto (basil Sauce)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Grains | Italian | Appetizers, Italian, Main dish, Pasta, Vegetarian | 2 | Cups |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Basil leaves |
| 2 | t | Garlic, minced |
| 1/2 | c | Olive oil |
| 2 | T | Pine nuts, chopped |
| 1/8 | t | Salt |
| Freshly ground black pepper |
INSTRUCTIONS
Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or, if you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves, garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in the olive oil. Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main dish. Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer. Will keep in the refrigerator or will freeze.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 624
Calories From Fat: 539
Total Fat: 61.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 174.5mg
Potassium: 1015.6mg
Carbohydrates: 19.5g
Fiber: 14.1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 9.7g