Pesto Sauce

Name: Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil leaves; 1.5 cups chopped walnuts; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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This pesto sauce recipe is a quick and easy pasta topping. A great change from red sauce.

Recipe by Sara

Updated on February 21, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

16

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese in a food processor until finely chopped.

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Pour in oil slowly with the processor running. Season with salt and pepper.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199	Calories
21g	Fat
2g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 76mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.