15-YEAR-OLD PESTO SAUCE

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I first tried pesto in a restaurant about 15 years ago and asked the chef what was in it. I love keeping my own jar of this on hand as it yields enough for a pound of pasta and is wonderful drizzled over tomatoes, boiled potatoes, or Italian bread.

Provided by Love2Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Blend the basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and nutmeg in a blender until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 296.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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