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Classic Pesto

Yields7 ServingsTotal Time1 min

An aromatic flavorful sauce ready to spread on a pizza, toss with pasta, or add to a sandwich.

 ⅓ cup olive oil
 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
 2 cups fresh basil leaves lightly packed
 ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 ¼ tsp salt
 ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
 ¼ cup pine nuts
1

Add olive oil, garlic and basil to Twister jar in order listed and push basil leaves down into oil.

2

Add remaining ingredients in order listed and place Twister lid on jar.

3

Hold Twister lid and with other hand press "Pulse" intermittently until desired texture is reached. Turn the Twister lid counter-clockwise during blending.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

2 tbsp.

Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 140mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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