Creamy Pesto Sauce
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Nutrition Facts Canadian
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1 Portion 0g Total Servings:0
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Nutrition Facts US
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1 Portion 0g Total Servings: 0
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Riboflavin 0% |
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Folate 0% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Prep time
20 mins
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Cook time
11 mins
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Total time
31 mins
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Ingredients
Tomato Basil Pesto
3 ripe Roma tomatoes - blanched (204g)
1½ tsp balsamic vinegar (8 g)
2 garlic cloves - minced (9 g)
1½ cups basil - chopped (56 g)
1 tbsp virgin olive oil (12 g)
½ tsp salt (2 g)
1 tsp pepper (2 g)
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Creamy Pesto Sauce
1 tbsp butter (15 g)
1½ cup cream 33% (240 g)
½ tsp salt (2 g)
¼ tsp pepper (1 g)
1 tbsp Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend (15 g)
2 tbsp Tomato Basil Pesto (30 g)
¼ cup parmesan reggiano (22 g)
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Directions
Tomato Basil Pesto
Blanch Tomatoes
- Score tomatoes with a cross on the bottom.
- Place the tomatoes in boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes until the skin starts to peel slightly.
- Remove from boiling water and submerge tomatoes in ice cold water for a few seconds.
- Remove tomatoes from water and pat dry. Peel skin of tomatoes.
- Cut into quarters and remove seeds. Set aside.
Mixture
- In a food processor combine prepared tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Purèe until smooth. Add balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Strain excess liquid if necessary.
- Basil Tomato Pesto will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Yields 1½ cups
Creamy Pesto Sauce
- In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients and whisk over medium-low heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken (approx. 3 - 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and continue to stir for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Sauce will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Yields 2 cups
Tips & Variations
- Add additional cream during cooking process for a creamier version.
- Time Saver: Basil Tomato Pesto can be made ahead of time.
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