Classic Pesto Recipe

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Classic Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook gnocchi as directed on package.
  2. In a blender add basil, salt and garlic.
  3. Blend into a paste, add pine nuts and slowly pour half of the olive oil.
  4. Add cheese and the remaining olive oil.
  5. Blend until it becomes a creamy paste.
  6. Pour over gnocchi and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 753.2 Kcal (3153 kJ)
Calories from fat 577.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.21g 99%
Cholesterol 163.32mg 54%
Sodium 723.29mg 30%
Potassium 305.98mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.99g 8%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 24.2g 48%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 536.5mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 247.16 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.07g 99%
Cholesterol 53.59mg 54%
Sodium 237.35mg 30%
Potassium 100.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.87g 8%
Sugars 0.18g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 4%
Protein 7.94g 48%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 176mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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