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Pesto Sauce
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Pesto Sauce

6 ingredients 10 min 16 servings openrecipes
Pesto Sauce

A classic pesto sauce with basil, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

266
Calories
11g
Protein
24g
Fat
4g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

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