Basil Pesto Breadcrumbs
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
For a quick flavor booster to pasta, stir in Basil Pesto Breadcrumbs.
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: about 2 tablespoons)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 59
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated fat: 0.9g
- Sodium: 91mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ounces torn baguette
- 1 tablespoon chopped pine nuts
- 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/3 cup torn basil
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Pulse torn baguette in a food processor for coarse crumbs. Add breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano; cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
Basil Pesto Breadcrumbs Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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