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QUICK & SIMPLE PESTO (CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE) SAUCE



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This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL. Note: Pine nuts are AKA Pignoli Nuts

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
3/4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.
  • Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1628.5, Fat 166.2, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 927.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 31.6

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE



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My pesto sauce uses less oil than most pesto sauces. This makes it thicker, but it also makes it a lot lighter. NOTE: This recipe works perfectly if you want to substitute cilantro for basil, and if you use walnuts, almonds, or pecans in place of the pine nuts.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Peel skin from garlic cloves, and chop into big chunks.
  • Using a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, and nuts several times until finely chopped.
  • Add cheese and ¼ cup of the olive oil, and pulse until blended.
  • Pesto will be thick, so add more olive oil if desired for a looser consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7

LIGHT LEMON PESTO PASTA



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Light, yet full of flavor, this pesto is perfect tossed with hot spaghetti for a quick dinner. It is also excellent as a pizza sauce or smeared on hot French bread. It freezes well to preserve the bounty of summer basil.

Provided by Baking Nana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
4 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, cut into cubes
6 cloves garlic
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti at a boil until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl.
  • Put cubed Romano cheese in the bowl of a food processor; process until coarsely grated, about 30 seconds. Put garlic into the food processor and process until the cheese and garlic are combined. Add spinach, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; process until the mixture comes together into a thick paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  • With food processor running, drizzle olive oil into the mixture. Continue processing until the oil is integrated smoothly.
  • Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PESTO SAUCE



Pesto Sauce image

Quick and easy pesto to top your pasta. A great change from red sauce.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

LIGHT PESTO



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"I adapted this recipe by substituting fresh lemon juice for olive oil-cutting the fat, but not the flavor," says Cynthia Nardi from Uhrichsville, Ohio. "

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces Romano cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves
2-2/3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine Romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds. While processing, add the lemon juice; process about 15 seconds longer or until combined. Toss the spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE



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Awesome pesto recipe using NO oil. It is extremely flavorful and freezes well. Gets its zing from nice amount of garlic and lemon juice. Can be served over pasta, or as a sauce for beef, shrimp, etc. Give it a try!!

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces romano cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves
2 2/3 cups fresh basil, loosely packed
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In food processor, combine romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds.
  • Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds.
  • While processing, add the lemon juice, process about 15 seconds longer or untl combined.
  • Toss with pasta or serve as compliment to beef, chicken or seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 622.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.3

LIGHTER PESTO



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With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.
  • With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g

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