Walnut Pesto Sauce
This simple sauce is absolutely amazing. It is perfect on crostini as an appetizer or tossed with pasta for a delightful meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Fresh Basil
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts
- 1/2 Cup Grated Cheese Parmagianno Reggiano
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Tbs Salt
- 1.5 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
Instructions
- Mince or grate your garlic, do not rely upon the food processer to mince it enough
- Add the rest of your ingredients and pulse in the food processer 2-3 seconds at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
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Nutrition
Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 852IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg
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