PESTO DEL SOL

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After they baste in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this delightful pesto. This basil pesto has been mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced by the taste of black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small container for the whole year. It will keep in the fridge for a week. Toss with pasta. Spread on meat or sandwiches. Add a spoonful for favoring to lots of recipes. Enjoy!

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

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh spinach
1 cup packed fresh basil
¾ cup pine nuts
½ cup walnuts
24 small black olives
4 cloves garlic
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

In a food processor, blend spinach, basil, pine nuts, walnuts, olives and garlic. Blend in Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese. Gradually add oil, processing until smooth; season with pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g