Directions:
- Place basil leaves, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and garlic in a food processor bowl or blender container.
- Cover, and process or blend until paste begins to form, stopping the machine several times to scrape the sides.
- With machine running slowly, gradually add olive oil, and blend or process until consistency of soft butter.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill 1/4 cup of the pesto for another use, such as to toss with pasta or spread over garlic toast.
- Bring shredded cheeses to room temperature; toss with the 3 tablespoons flour; set aside.
- Heat wine in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles rise to the surface.
- Just before the wine boils, reduce heat to low and stir in cheese mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly and making sure the cheese melts before adding more.
- Cook and stir until mixture bubbles gently.
- Transfer mixture to fondue pot.
- Spoon 3/4 cup of the pesto in spiral pattern on top of cheese mixture; gently cut through cheese to marble.
- Keep mixture bubbling gently over a fondue burner.
- Serve with bread and vegetables for dipping.
- Makes 2 cups (16 servings).
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare basil mixture; cover and chill up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 514.56 Kcal (2154 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 378.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 42.1g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 69.2mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 528.92mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 140.56mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.27g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.37g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.81g | 3% | |
| Protein | 22.53g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 575.1mg | 58% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 378.17 Kcal (1583 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 278.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 30.94g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 50.86mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 388.72mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 103.3mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.34g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6g | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.56g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 422.7mg | 58% | |
* 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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