Low Fat Pesto Sauce

Lorane Abari's Note:

Pesto sauce is great, but it usually has olive oil, not chicken broth. This recipe substitutes with chicken broth.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2⁄3; cup chicken broth or 2⁄3; cup vegetable stock
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1⁄3; cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Directions:

1. Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool.
2. Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.

Reviews

[Chef #379453]

When I made this recipe up, I was not too sure about it....it was very broth-y, BUT when I let it "set up" it was JUST RIGHT !
I used it in an Antipasto-Style Penne recipe last night and I could not have been more pleased !
Thank you for sharing this one ! I know I will use it over and over and over !

[lmbew]

Used this recipe to make Shrimp Pesto Pasta. It is such a good low fat alternative to traditional pesto sauce. Lots of flavor without all of the oil. I agree with the other reviewers to add a little less broth so it will be thicker. Next time we're trying it on pizza.

[xClarax]

Great flavor! I think next time I may use a little less broth but other than that - GREAT and I WILL be making this again!