Spur-of-the-moment Pesto
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Italian | Italian, Sauces | 6 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/2 | c | Basil, globe fresh |
| 1 1/2 | c | Basil, holy krapau |
| 3 | Garlic clove | |
| 2 | t | Chives, chopped |
| 1 1/2 | c | Olive oil |
| 1 | c | Parmesan, grated |
| 1 | t | Salt |
| 1/2 | t | Pepper, black |
| 1/2 | c | Pecan pieces |
| 1 | c | Chicken, leftover minced |
| 2 | Anchovy fillets, opt |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender or food processor combine the basils, garlic, chives, cheese, anchovies, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Blend at low speed until a puree consistency is achieved. Drizzle in the remaining oil, blending at low speed until the oil is completely incorporated. Add the chicken and process no more than five seconds. Add the pecans and process no more than another five seconds; the chicken and pecans should still be identifiable. Serve as a sauce for pasta salad or hot pasta. Sam Waring From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 615
Calories From Fat: 574
Total Fat: 65.3g
Cholesterol: 14.7mg
Sodium: 643.8mg
Potassium: 68mg
Carbohydrates: 2.6g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 7.4g