Italian

Fresh Basil Pesto

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Servings

8

Prep Time

5 minutes

Basil pesto is one of our favorite sauces. We add it to pasta, on top of grilled vegetables, grilled chicken, or even as a dip with bread. Making basil pesto is so easy and tastes much better when made fresh.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/8 cup pine nuts
  • 1/8 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the basil in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend on purée.

  3. Add the basil leaves. Purée until thick, but smooth (about 1 minute).

  4. Serve over fresh pasta and vegetables. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese (optional), sprigs of fresh basil and whole pine nuts.

  5. Option: Mix with rice and lightly steamed al denté vegetables and serve cold on a bed of lettuce.
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