Creamy Basil Pesto

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Italian-style classic sauce that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Creamy Basil Pesto

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 697.5

Description

This Italian sauce features Fresh basil leaves, Garlic cloves, Freshly grated Parmesan, Fresh whole-milk ricotta, Walnuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. 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

  1. Salt & freshly ground pepper
  2. Combine the basil, garlic, Parmesan, ricotta and walnuts in a food processor or blender.
  3. Process to mix.
  4. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and process to desired consistency.
  6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 697.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.3g92%
Saturated Fat 11.7g59%
Cholesterol 26.6mg9%
Sodium 481.3mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 22.5g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, blending, cloves, creamy, fresh, freshly, garlic, grated, italian, leaves, oil, olive, parmesan, pesto, ricotta, sauce, title, vegetarian, walnuts, wholemilk
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