Recipe: Slim Pesto Sauce (using chicken broth and 1 tablespoon oil)

SLIM PESTO SAUCE

3/4 cup chicken broth, skimmed of fat 
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
3 cloves garlic peeled 
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat broth to boiling. 

Combine all ingredients in an electric blender or food processor; process until basil and garlic are minced (or use a mortar and pestle to  mash basil and garlic together, then mix with remaining ingredients.) 

Serve tossed with hot cooked pasta.

Notes: Tried & True

Makes 4 servings
From: SueA, CA
Source: Light & Spicy Cookbook

	Pesto Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomato, Tarragon, Shallots, and Grilled Wild Salmon "Bring this twist on the potluck staple to your next party." - From: The Drop 10 Diet Cookbook

	Chicken and Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Peanut Sauce "East meets West in this pasta dish. The pesto is made with cilantro and the chicken is prepared satay-style." - From: McCormick

	Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto (no cooking) "Want pasta in the middle of the hot summer without having to turn on the stove? Here it is." - From: Gluten-Free Girl Every Day

	Spaghetti and Pesto Trapanese (Pesto alla Trapanese) "...this pesto is different - it is an uncooked sauce freshly flavored with herbs, almonds, and tomatoes." - From: Lidia's Favorite Recipes

	Pasticceria Bruno Pesto Focaccia "This version of focaccia comes from Biagio Settepani, executive pastry chef and co-owner of Pasticceria Bruno in New York City." - From: Saveur Easy Italian

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