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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.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1
Calories: 501.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 2 cup Opal or Purple Ruffle basil
  • 2 tablespoon Sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 tablespoon Asiago cheese
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or food processor.
  2. 2
    Slowly add oil.
  3. 3
    Blend to desired consistency and toss on freshly cooked pasta.
  4. 4
    (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.

Keywords: asiago, basil, blending, cheese, cloves, dried, italian, nuts, oil, olive, opal, pesto, pine, purple, ruffle, sauce, sautéing, sun, title, tomatoes
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