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Pesto Sauce
The simple recipe of homemade pesto has such an amazing taste from only a few ingredients.
The simple recipe of homemade pesto has such an amazing taste from only a few ingredients.
Cook Time
2
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
minutes
mins
Servings
8
people
Ingredients
3
cups
basil
fresh
3
cloves
garlic
chopped
1/4
cup
olive oil
3/4
cup
pine nuts
toasted
1/4
cup
parmesan
grated
Black pepper
to taste
Instructions
Wash and dry basil. Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, and pepper.
3 cups basil,
3 cloves garlic,
1/4 cup olive oil,
3/4 cup pine nuts,
1/4 cup parmesan,
Black pepper
Puree until the sauce reaches the consistency you enjoy.
If serving with pasta, add the pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.
Serve immediately whilst pasta is piping hot.
Notes
A lovely diabetic suitable recipe that is always a hit.
Nutrition
Calories:
466
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
50
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
22
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
5
mg
|
Sodium:
754
mg
|
Potassium:
437
mg
|
Fiber:
9
g
|
Sugar:
3
g