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Here's a lighter version of Basil pesto sauce. Serve it over whatever you like. I used pasta as an example to calculate the nutritional value.
Lighter Basil Pesto Sauce
Serving Size : 4
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup fresh basil leaves -- packed
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice -- cooked and drained - optional
Place the broth, basil, garlic and cheese into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Place the basil mixture and pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 241 Calories; 3g Fat (9.8% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 193mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
Lighter Basil Pesto Sauce
Serving Size : 4
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup fresh basil leaves -- packed
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice -- cooked and drained - optional
Place the broth, basil, garlic and cheese into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Place the basil mixture and pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 241 Calories; 3g Fat (9.8% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 193mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat.