Pesto Pasta Seasoning
Pesto Pasta Seasoning, Italian Spice Blend
Pesto Pasta Seasoning makes pesto as good as any imported fancy Italian bottled variety, for less than half the price.
With just a little preparation, you can make a pesto as good as those very expensive little grocery store bottles! Our recipe is below.
Hand mixed from: Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, sweet basil, extra-fine black pepper, granulated garlic, salt and sugar. Sodium content: 149.17 mg per teaspoon; 9.32% sodium
For best flavor, keep refrigerated.
Recipe for Pesto Sauce or Spread:
In blender, pulse 1 cup blend and 1/3 cup nuts until nuts are finely ground. (While pine nuts (pignolias) are ideal, walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be substituted.) Add 1/3 cup warm water and mix. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and blend to your desired consistency...from a thick paste to a thinner sauce.
Serve over hot, freshly-cooked pasta. Left thick, this paste also makes a wonderful sandwich spread that's much lower in fat than mayonnaise. For a delicious, filling lunch, try a toasted sandwich made with hearty slices of Italian bread, pesto spread, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
