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Freshly made pesto sauce is incredibly fragrant, flavorful, and healthy for you! Pesto sauce is very versatile: marinate your meats with it, loosen it with additional olive oil to toss veggie-noodles, or you can cook it with a touch of heavy cream to make a thicker sauce. Anyone can make this simple recipe for a high-end addition to their meal.

Ingredients

  • ¾ ounce basil
  • 1 cup, cut pieces spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup, chopped walnuts
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse the mixture until you have a consistent pesto sauce.
  2. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
  3. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 438.7kcal/1835.7kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 47.2g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 2.2g (per serving)
  • Protein: 4.1g (per serving)