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BASIL PESTO



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Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
  • Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

LIGHTER PESTO



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With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.
  • With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g

BASIL PESTO - "LIGHTER VERSION"



Basil Pesto -

A lighter version of the clasic pesto. This recipe is great for all the beautiful, fresh basil available in the summer

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 -4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Add nuts and garlic to blender and pulse until minced.
  • Add olive oil, pulse a few time more.
  • Add basil leaves, cheese, salt and blend until smooth.
  • Scrape sides of blender as you go to make sure everthing mixes well.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta.

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO



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Not low fat, but at least a little lighter. Use it stirred through pasta, added to a pasta sauce or top a chicken or fish fillet with it.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup parsley sprig
1 large tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
20 g parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons water
salt
lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • Blend all the ingredients until you reach desired consistency-a chunky pesto or a smooth creamy one (you decide!) Use straight away or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511, Fat 45.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 338.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 15.6

LIGHT PESTO



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"I adapted this recipe by substituting fresh lemon juice for olive oil-cutting the fat, but not the flavor," says Cynthia Nardi from Uhrichsville, Ohio. "

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces Romano cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves
2-2/3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine Romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds. While processing, add the lemon juice; process about 15 seconds longer or until combined. Toss the spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PESTO



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Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories     Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g pine nuts or cashews
large bunch of basil, leaves picked
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
1 garlic clove, chopped
100ml olive oil

Steps:

  • Toast the nuts in a pan over a low heat. Tip into a mini chopper with the remaining ingredients, or use a large pestle and mortar, then blitz or pound into a rough sauce. Will keep for three days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC PESTO



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Whizz up delicious homemade pesto in under 15 minutes using just five ingredients. This herby Italian-style sauce is great stirred through pasta for a quick meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 15m

Yield Makes 250ml

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g pine nuts
80g basil
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
150ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

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