Viva Italia! Classic Pesto
INGRÉDIENTS
- 1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried completely 250 mL
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 250 mL
- 1/3 cup pine nuts 75 mL
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cup canola oil 175 mL
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 1/4 tsp pepper 1 mL
PRÉPARATION
- 1. In a food processor combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of canola oil; blend. As blending continues slowly add the remaining oil so that the sauce emulsfies. Add salt and pepper to taste. Label with date and keep refrigerated. Use within 1 to 2 days.
RENDEMENT
1 3/4 cup (425 mL)
PORTION
1 Tbsp (15 mL)
VALEUR NUTRITIVE
Per serving
| Calories | 90 |
| Lipides | 9 g |
| Gras saturés | 1.5 g |
| Cholestérol | 5 mg |
| Glucides | 1 g |
| Fibres | 0 g |
| Protéines | 2 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
