Pesto Del Sol Recipe
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Pesto Del Sol

By: WMAURO  
"After they baste in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this delightful pesto. This basil pesto has been mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced by the taste of black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small container for the whole year. It will keep in the fridge for a week. Toss with pasta. Spread on meat or sandwiches. Add a spoonful for favoring to lots of recipes. Enjoy!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 24 small black olives
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 dash black pepper

Directions

  1. In a food processor, blend spinach, basil, pine nuts, walnuts, olives and garlic. Blend in Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese. Gradually add oil, processing until smooth; season with pepper. Serve at room temperature.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 298 | Total Fat: 29.5g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2004 by TTN 
FYI: According to Jacques Pepin on one of his TV shows, if you blanche the basil briefly it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by ELLISMO 
My hubby and I thought this recipe was delicious. Its fast, easy, and much lighter than a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by ALPURV 
Great stuff! Love the variation with the black olives and spinach. Very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by BADELPRETE 
I thought this was a great variation on typical basil pesto. Sometimes I find the basil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by kat228 
This is a wonderful pesto. The addition of black olives added another dimension. I followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2004 by CATLOVERGIRL 
Easy and tasty! My family loves this pesto version. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by LEXIANDJACK 
A recipe worthy of more than five stars!! This is OUTSTANDING!! Thanks for posting this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by KEENIE MARIE 
My husband hates olives...so I made this pesto and let him try it and he said it was the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by Master Chef 
i love this one. MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by LABOUGIE 
Excellent! Tried this for the first time with the Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes... MORE

 
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