Tomato Pesto Amato Recipe

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Tomato Pesto Amato
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  1. NOTE: If your dried tomatoes are very dry, soak in water for about 1/2 hour or 'til tender. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the water for the recipe.
  2. NOTE: If your tomatoes are stored in olive oil, drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil for the recipe, then rinse tomatoes for 2 seconds and let drain.
  3. In a food processor bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and water. Process until well blended but not paste.
  4. Slowly add the oil in a stream while the processor is running.
  5. Add the water and blend until of desired consistency.
  6. Long blending will produce a thicker sauce.
  7. If it's too thick, add more water (not oil) until of desired consistency.
  8. One tablespoon equals one serving on an average-size bowl of pasta.
  9. Garnish with chopped dried tomatoes.
  10. Too good -.
  11. Makes about 1-1/2 cups. Can be frozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 140.58 Kcal (589 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.41g 19%
Cholesterol 14.91mg 5%
Sodium 149.57mg 6%
Potassium 133.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.86g 1%
Sugars 1.77g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 5.18g 10%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 122.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.88 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 19%
Cholesterol 27.24mg 5%
Sodium 273.3mg 6%
Potassium 244.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.23g 1%
Sugars 3.24g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 2%
Protein 9.47g 10%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Calcium 223.8mg 12%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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