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Pesto Sauce Recipe
This Pesto Sauce Recipe is quickly put together in a blender or food processor. Most Pesto recipes call for pine-nuts. These, however, tend to be pricey and are not always available. | This recipe uses pecan nuts instead, and the resultant flavor is still delicious - you end up with a great budget-wise pesto. Use as a base for easy pasta recipes and chicken pasta dishes. It can also accompany many of our quick easy chicken recipes and fish dishes. It will transform a sandwich or a pizza. Be sure to see our meal planning ideas below. |
EasyPreparation time: 5 minutesMakes about 1½ cupsIngredients: 3 cups loosely packed basil leaves1 cup pecan nuts1 medium garlic clove½ cup grated Parmesan cheese½ cup olive oil
Method: - Place all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor. Process.
- Gradually add the oil until you have a stiff paste. If you would like your pesto to be runnier, add a little more oil.
Use this pesto sauce to accompany: Leftover Lamb Recipes - Lamb Salad with CouscousMarinaded Grilled ChickenChicken Pasta Recipe with Pesto SauceBaked Fish Recipe with Coriander, Pecan and Parmesan CrustBest Chicken Salad SandwichUse as a base on a Veggie Pizza Recipe
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