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Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce

Name: Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp pine nuts, unsalted; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp table salt

Basil, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan blended with chicken broth.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 3 min
Serves: 8

2Est. WW Pointsper 2 Tbsp

From the supplied recipe card; brands and substitutions may change Points.

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Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce as pictured in the supplied recipe card

What you’ll need.

For 8 servings. Check off ingredients as you go.

2 Tbsp pine nuts, unsalted
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp table salt

Let’s make it.

Place pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted nuts, basil, broth, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth and thick.
Portion into eight servings. One serving is 2 tablespoons.

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Ingredients and directions are transcribed from the supplied recipe card. The PDF includes the original layout, serving notes and any nutrition or WW Points estimates.

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Total time includes the stated rest or chill time where provided. When a cook time is a range, the longer time is shown.

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