Basil-Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Basil-Walnut Pesto
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
245
Calories
Total time
12
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place basil, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt (if using) in food processor.
  2. Blend until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add Parmesan and butter (if using) and blend 5-10 seconds more.
  4. Just before serving, add 2 Tbsp of hot pasta water from cooked pasta.
  5. Serve over pasta with bread and salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 244.57 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.72g 38%
Cholesterol 17.51mg 6%
Sodium 322.11mg 13%
Potassium 70.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.71g 1%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 102.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 652.9 Kcal (2734 kJ)
Calories from fat 593.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.99g 38%
Cholesterol 46.74mg 6%
Sodium 859.89mg 13%
Potassium 188.4mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.56g 1%
Sugars 0.53g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 3%
Protein 15.43g 12%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 2%
Calcium 272.6mg 10%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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