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Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins

Homemade pesto sauce is a traditional Italian sauce made from basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.

 ¼ c OLIVE OIL
 ½ c PARMESAN CHEESE
 ½ c CHOPPED WALNUTS
 4 ea CLOVES, GARLIC, PEELED
 2 c SNIPPED FRESH BASIL
 1 ds PEPPER
1

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER, PLACE OIL, NUTS, BASIL, CHEESE AND GARLIC.

2

BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH.

3

ADD PEPPER TO TASTE.

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MAKES ABOUT ONE CUP SAUCE.

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PERTABLESPOON = 79 CALORIES, 7 g FAT (71% CALORIES FROM FAT).