In this classic version of pesto, the basil leaves are blanched in boiling water, then quickly shocked in ice water, to give the sauce a brilliant green hue and to reduce any bitterness.
Servings:1 | Calories:1929 | Total Fat:169g | Chol:64mg | More
Nutritional facts are per serving and accuracy is not certain.
Total Fat 169g
260 %
Sat Fat 35g
175 %
Total Carb 74g
25 %
Fiber 52g
208 %
Sugars 4g
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Cholesterol 64mg
21 %
Sodium 1389mg
58 %
Protein 66g
133 %
Calories:
52% Extra-virgin olive oil
17% Others combined
16% Basil
14% Pine nuts
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Ingredients
4 cups packed basil, blanched briefly in boiling water and shocked in ice water 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 tbsp. finely grated pecorino 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
