Pesto Sauce

  Dinner

I like to serve the pesto over butter gnocchi with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Gnocchi are light little Italian potato dumplings, which are available in Italian grocery stores and cook up in mere minutes. The pesto is also delicious tossed with penne or other types of pasta.

Pesto Sauce

Average Rating: 3.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 1/2 cup.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or sunflower kernels
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Place the first five ingredients in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 217 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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