<p>Pesto is and always has been a staple food in my diet. I just love it! On bread, as a dip, over pasta, on pizza, you name it! This is my grandmother's recipe for pesto and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.</p>
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chop Basil, Fresh
- 1/8 cups Pine Nuts
- 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cups Olive Oil
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1 cup
- 1791 Calories
- 182g Total Fat
- 50g Sat Fat
- 2g Trans Fat
- 156mg Cholesterol
- 3210mg Sodium
- 19g Total Carb
- 3g Fiber
- 1g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 30g Protein
- 65 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- In a blender or food processor, place in the ingredients except oil and start blending.
- Stream in the oil until well blended. Scrap down sides as needed.
- Use in recipes. For extras, place in freezer bag or freezer safe container and freeze until ready to serve.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- In a blender or food processor, place in the ingredients except oil and start blending.
- Stream in the oil until well blended. Scrap down sides as needed.
- Use in recipes. For extras, place in freezer bag or freezer safe container and freeze until ready to serve.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Thaw and use.