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1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
2
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3
3 cups fresh basil leaves, divided
4
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
5
3 cloves garlic
6
1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
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Step 1
Blend dressing, oil, 1 cup basil, nuts and garlic in blender until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape side of blender.
Step 2
Add remaining basil in 1-cup increments, blending after each addition until smooth.
Step 3
Pour pesto into bowl; stir in cheese.
Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Tomato-Pesto Bread
Spread 1 Tbsp. pesto onto each toasted baguette slice; top with 1 tsp. chopped seeded tomatoes. Garnish with additional fresh basil.
Make Ahead
This easy-to-make pesto can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Spoon into airtight container, then press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto before covering with lid.
Nutrition
Calories
190
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 18 g
Saturated fat 3.5 g
18 %
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 220 mg
9 %
Carbohydrate 4 g
Fibre 2 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
8 %
Calcium
10 %
Iron
8 %
Servings
6 servings, 1/4 cup (50 mL) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.