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Genovese Sauce (Basil Pesto)

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  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Herbs

    • 🌿 50g fresh basil leaves
  • Vegetables

    • đź§„ 1 clove garlic
  • Nuts

    • 🌰 30g pine nuts
  • Dairy

    • đź§€ 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Seasonings

    • đź§‚ 1/2 tsp salt
    • Pinch of black pepper
  • Oils

    • 100ml olive oil

STEPS

1

Clean the basil leaves with a paper towel if dirty and remove the stems.

2

Cut the garlic clove in half lengthwise and remove the core.

3

Toast the pine nuts in a frying pan over medium heat until fragrant.

4

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

200

Calories

  • 3g
    Protein
  • 2g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

You can substitute pine nuts with walnuts, cashews, or almonds for a different flavor.Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.Use this sauce for pasta, chicken dishes, or as a salad dressing.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.