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Lemon Pesto Sauce

Lemon pesto sauce combines the nutty, subtly spicy taste of pesto with a hint of refreshing citrus. It makes for a bright and flavorful sauce on pastas, salads, and other favorites.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time (Optional): 29 minutes
Course: Sauces and Spreads
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lemon pesto sauce
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh basil (about 2 cups)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 2 pinches salt and pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of about 2 lemons)

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except the olive oil and lemon juice to a food processor or blender. Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until a paste forms.
    8 ounces fresh basil (about 2 cups), 6 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts, 2 pinches salt and pepper
  • Slowly pour the lemon juice and olive oil into the food processor as you pulse the ingredients until it forms a sauce-like consistency.
    1 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of about 2 lemons)
  • Allow to sit for 30 or more minutes or serve immediately by tossing with your favorite pasta or adding it to your preferred recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2.062IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg
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