Directions:
- Put the garlic, pine nuts, and salt in the work bowl of a food processor.
- Process to a smooth paste.
- Add the basil, one handful at a time, processing to a paste after each addition.
- With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream, and process until smooth.
- Stir in the cheese.
- To sauce pasta:.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water when you drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with the pesto, and use the reserved water to thin to the desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 172.7 Kcal (723 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 168.21 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.69g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 156.62mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 73.22mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.47g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.18g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.48g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.39g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 37.1mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 346.49 Kcal (1451 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 337.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 37.5g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.14mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 314.24mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 146.91mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.95g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.37g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.97g | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.79g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 74.4mg | 4% | |
* 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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