My Favorite Pesto Recipe

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My Favorite Pesto Recipe
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Directions:

  1. Combine 2 cups basil leaves, garlic and 1/3 of the pine nuts in a blender or food processor and puree to desired smoothness.
  2. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Romano cheese and blend briefly.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and mix well.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Cook pasta in 4 quarts of water until very al dente.
  6. Drain and toss in a large bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  7. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stiring the pasta to coat thoroughly.
  8. Mix reserved pesto with pasta.
  9. Garnish with the remaining nuts and fresh basil leaves and put the additional cheese in a serving bowl to put on top of pasta if desired.
  10. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 521.82 Kcal (2185 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.81g 63%
Cholesterol 46.2mg 15%
Sodium 322.94mg 13%
Potassium 409.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.12g 9%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.73g 19%
Protein 15.92g 32%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 11.8mg 65%
Calcium 503.2mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 353.69 Kcal (1481 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.66g 63%
Cholesterol 31.31mg 15%
Sodium 218.9mg 13%
Potassium 277.72mg 9%
Total Carbs 18.38g 9%
Sugars 0.62g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g 19%
Protein 10.79g 32%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 8mg 65%
Calcium 341.1mg 50%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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