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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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Basil pesto is one of my favorite foods, especially in the summer. Unfortunately pesto is very high in fat and calories, so I have been working to create a lower fat and calorie version. This pesto is creamy and delicious without the guilt! This recipe is also great with any type of stock or nuts that you have at home.

Provided by Jtallent

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

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pine nuts
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LIGHTER PESTO



Lighter Pesto image

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

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE



Light Pesto Sauce image

My pesto sauce uses less oil than most pesto sauces. This makes it thicker, but it also makes it a lot lighter. NOTE: This recipe works perfectly if you want to substitute cilantro for basil, and if you use walnuts, almonds, or pecans in place of the pine nuts.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Peel skin from garlic cloves, and chop into big chunks.
  • Using a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, and nuts several times until finely chopped.
  • Add cheese and ¼ cup of the olive oil, and pulse until blended.
  • Pesto will be thick, so add more olive oil if desired for a looser consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LIGHTER PESTO



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lighter Pesto image

Fresh pesto is always a better choice than pre-made; here the basil flavor is intensified.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
Lighter Pesto
Shredded basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook whole-wheat spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • Toss pasta with lighter pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats spaghetti (you may not need all the water). Season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with shredded basil, if desired.

LIGHT PESTO



Light Pesto image

"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

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LIGHTER PESTO



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lighter Pesto image

Categories     Sauce

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
Lighter Pesto (recipe follows)
Fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Toss pasta with pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats spaghetti (you may not need all the water). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 351
  • Fat: 16g (2.6g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.9g
  • Fiber: 8.2g

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