Pesto Sauce

Quick and easy classic pesto recipe

Pesto consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, all blended with olive oil. This is a another make ahead sauce recipe which will soon become a staple in your cooking.

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Nutritional Information for Key Ingredients (WW points: 4 SP per serving)

*Note: Nutrition information may vary slightly. Nutritional information is negligible for all other ingredients

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Recipe yields - 16 servings

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh basil leaves

• 1 cup pine nuts

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 3/4 cup olive oil

• salt and pepper to taste

Method of Preparation

1. In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still blending. Stir in salt and pepper

Psst:

1. If you think the sauce is too dry drizzle additional olive oil, 1 tbsp at a time.

2. Don't have pine nuts? Use walnuts instead

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