X Files Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: X Files Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Garlic Cloves; Fresh Basil; Silken Tofu; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper

Uncover the secrets of this vibrant green pesto, bursting with flavor and surprisingly low in fat! A Shape Magazine exclusive, this recipe features a mysterious, healthy ingredient that will leave your guests guessing. Prepare for an out-of-this-world taste sensation!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 132.2 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for X Files Pesto Sauce

Garlic Cloves
Fresh Basil
Silken Tofu
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper

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How to Make X Files Pesto Sauce

Combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a splash of water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to your preference.
Toss generously over your favorite hot pasta (about 2 tablespoons of pesto per cup of pasta). Serve immediately and prepare for alien-level deliciousness!