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Basil Pesto

Transform pasta into a meal instantly with this homemade Italian paste

Dish Details:kidclocklow-carb


INGREDIENTS:

75g basil leaves
50g Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated or broken into chunks
50g pinenuts
100ml extra virgin olive oil


PREPARATION:
1. Place the basil leaves, Parmesan and pinenuts in the bowl of a food processor and whiz until blended. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the machine running, adding enough to give a smooth, creamy consistency.

2. Toss the paste through pasta or spread on toasted croutons and grill lightly.

Will keep in the fridge for several days or can be frozen.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 15 minutes

Source: Would you bay-leaf it: The A–Z of herbs Terry Farris

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
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heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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