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Pesto Sauce





Yields
Makes 1/2 cup

Use this sauce for Uova Benedetto (Poached Eggs on Polenta with Pesto and Crisp Prosciutto). Prep Time: about 10 minutes.

Uova Benedetto (Poached Eggs on Polenta with Pesto and Crisp Prosciutto)




Photo: Dan Goldberg; Styling: Dan Becker
 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
 1/3 cup olive oil
 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
Step 1
1

In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, parmesan, olive oil, and garlic. Whirl until basil is finely chopped.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 4.8mg2%
Sodium 114mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Protein 3g

* 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.