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Pesto Sauce

This homemade pesto is full of color and flavor, and is delicious over pasta, chicken, or fresh steamed veggies.
FPA-Basil-Pesto

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts , Soy

Yield:

360 ml (12 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

360 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

360 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

360 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 240 ml (1 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 100 g (1 cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • (6 medium) garlic cloves, peeled
  • 160 g (4 cups) fresh basil leaves
  • 50 g (⅓ cup) pine nuts
  • (1 pinch) salt, optional
  • (1 pinch) ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 30 seconds.

Chef's Notes

Recipe yields enough sauce to coat 1 pound (454g) of pasta.

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g (½ cup) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • (3 medium) garlic cloves, peeled
  • 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
  • 25 g (3 Tablespoons) pine nuts
  • (1 pinch) salt, optional
  • (1 pinch) ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g (½ cup) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • (3 medium) garlic cloves, peeled
  • 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
  • 25 g (3 Tablespoons) pine nuts
  • (1 pinch) salt, optional
  • (1 pinch) ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g (½ cup) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • (3 medium) garlic cloves, peeled
  • 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
  • 25 g (3 Tablespoons) pine nuts
  • (1 pinch) salt, optional
  • (1 pinch) ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.