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Basic Pesto Recipe

Name: Basic Pesto
Ingredients: 1 c. Fresh basil; 1/4 c. Pine nuts; 3 x Garlic cloves; 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil (or possibly as needed); 3 Tbsp. Heavy cream

by Global Cookbook

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

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1 c. Fresh basil
1/4 c. Pine nuts
3 x Garlic cloves
1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil (or possibly as needed)
3 Tbsp. Heavy cream

Directions

In a blender place the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Puree them so which they are smooth. With the blender running on low, slowly dribble in sufficient of the extra virgin olive oil till a pureed consistency is achieved (don't add in too much oil). Add in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir them in.

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Amount Per Recipe	%DV
Recipe Size 202g
Calories 1300
Calories from Fat 1251	96%
Total Fat 142.56g	178%
Saturated Fat 26.57g	106%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Potassium 267mg	8%
Total Carbs 7.65g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	5%
Sugars 1.11g	1%
Protein 5.46g	9%

Basic Pesto Recipe

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