Light and Fresh Basil Pesto
Savor the vibrant flavors in this delightful Light and Fresh Basil Pesto sauce. Made with fragrant basil, nutty Parmesan cheese, and crunchy pine nuts, this sauce is a perfect complement to your favorite pasta or as a versatile topping for fish, chicken, or potatoes.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Light and Fresh Basil Pesto | |
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| ⅔ | cup chicken broth or vegetable stock |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 | cup fresh basil |
| ⅓ | cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
| 2 | tablespoons pine nuts |
Instructions
Preparation of the Pesto Sauce | |
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| 1. | Begin by combining the chicken broth or vegetable stock with garlic. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes or on the stove. Allow it to cool. |
| 2. | In a food processor, chop the fresh basil. Add the cooled broth mixture, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Blend everything until finely chopped and well-combined. |
| 3. | While preparing the sauce, cook the pasta of your choice. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce. Serve with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. The sauce can also be used as a delectable topping for fish, chicken, or potatoes. This recipe yields 4 servings. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 75.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița