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Creamy Fresh Tomato Pesto

Creamy Tomato Pesto Fettuccine is a healthy, simple and easy pasta sauce recipe, creamy and delicious without the cream.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8-10 medium sized ripe tomatoes (4 cups chopped)
  • ½-1 clove of garlic
  • 1-2 2 slices raw onion (if you have trouble eating raw onions try chives or green onions)
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes if desired (I added 2 dashes and it was perfect)
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
EXTRAS
  • 3 cups cooked pasta

Instructions

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  1. Using either a blender, bullet or a food processor (I used a bullet only because that was what was available and it worked great) add all ingredients (you may have to add half the ingredients if there is not enough room in your machine) except the parmesan cheese. 
  2. Blend until everything comes together, or until it reaches the desired texture (I left it a little on the chunky side, not creamy creamy). Makes approximately 1 3/4 cups enough for 2 meals of 3 cups of cooked pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The jar of pesto lasts in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Add a little more olive oil when mixing or before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 1194mg (50%) Potassium 1336mg (38%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 4235IU (85%) Vitamin C 76.1mg (85%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 1194mg 50%
Potassium 1336mg 28%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 4235IU 85%
Vitamin C 76.1mg 85%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.