Pesto Genovese Recipe

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Pesto Genovese
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
363
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Chop basil in a blender.
  2. Add the remaining dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Through the top, slowly add enough olive oil to bind.
  4. Pour into a jar.
  5. Cover with a thin layer of olive oil.
  6. Store in the refrigerator till needed.
  7. When cooking your pasta, save 2-3 tbsp of the cooking water.
  8. Mix well with 3 tbsps of the pesto.
  9. Dress your pasta and stir well.
  10. Top with more fresh parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 363.37 Kcal (1521 kJ)
Calories from fat 284.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.6g 49%
Cholesterol 10.79mg 4%
Sodium 75.39mg 3%
Potassium 73.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.63g 4%
Sugars 2.39g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 18%
Protein 7.09g 14%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 67.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.35 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.55g 49%
Cholesterol 7.7mg 4%
Sodium 53.81mg 3%
Potassium 52.29mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.3g 4%
Sugars 1.71g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.18g 18%
Protein 5.06g 14%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 48.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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