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This Italian sauce features Opal or Purple Ruffle basil, Sun dried tomatoes, Cloves, Asiago cheese, Pine nuts or walnuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Purple Pesto
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This Italian sauce features Opal or Purple Ruffle basil, Sun dried tomatoes, Cloves, Asiago cheese, Pine nuts or walnuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or food processor.
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Slowly add oil.
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Blend to desired consistency and toss on freshly cooked pasta.
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(This pesto variation makes a great sauce with sauteed strips of sweet Italian peppers and linguine.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 501.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51.4g80%
- Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
- Cholesterol 19.6mg7%
- Sodium 77.8mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 8.3g17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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