Basic Basil Pesto

From EatingWell: May/June 2008, August/September 2005, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

Simplicity reigns in this traditional sauce—just basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Our one modification? We like omega-3-laden walnuts in the mix for their crunch and delicate flavor, but pine nuts, almonds, pecans or even pistachios may be substituted for the walnuts.

READER'S COMMENT:

"I loved this. It's delicious, and a reasonable amount of calories without less flavor. I'd half the salt and after you mix it see if you want more though, just FYI (the cheese is salty.) "

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9 Reviews for Basic Basil Pesto

09/12/2012

Anonymous

Good but salty - will try again with pine nuts and less salt!

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07/14/2012

_5190

Recommends this recipe

I had an abundance of basil that I had grown, and this was the perfect way to use it. This was easy, flavorful, and healthier than many recipes I had come across for pesto. I used half the salt, per other suggestions, but otherwise followed the recipe. I plan to toss it with whole wheat linguini and some diced tomatoes for lunch. I'll definitely make it again!

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12/18/2010

summerjeter

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Perfect with Pine Nuts

Awesome recipe. I used pine nuts instead because I am a fan of traditional pesto. Thanks so much for this recipe. I topped angel hair pasta and chicken with the pesto, which was perfect. Dinner was yummy!

Pros: Tasty, Healthy, Easy to make

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09/14/2010

Anonymous

I loved this. It's delicious, and a reasonable amount of calories without less flavor. I'd half the salt and after you mix it see if you want more though, just FYI (the cheese is salty.)

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09/05/2010

Anonymous

Easy and delicious. Did not have fresh garlic so subsitiuted with garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon) and it was still great. Used it as spread on a roasted vegetable panini - yum.

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