Sauce - Classic Pesto

By shelliec

Calories 207, Calories from Fat 254
% Daily Value*, Total Fat 28.2g43%, Saturated Fat 4.5g23%, Cholesterol 7mg2%, Sodium 226mg9%
Total Carbohydrates 2.6g1%, Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.5g, Protein 5.3g

Ingredients

• 4 C. loosely packed Basil Leaves
• 1/2 C. grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Garlic Cloves, halved
• 1/4 t. Salt
• 1/2 C. Pine Nuts, toasted
• 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place the basil, cheese, garlic & salt in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add nuts; cover & process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Uses for pesto:
*On grilled cheese sandwiches
*Mix with cream cheese & spread on bagels
*Spread on baguette slices & broil