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Pesto without Garlic

pesto without garlic on penne pasta in a white bowl

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Sometimes you just want a nice pesto without the garlic and I’m here for those times. This pesto is flavorful, creamy and perfect for anywhere you like to use pesto.

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup pesto 1x
  • Category: condiment
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup roasted and unsalted pistachios
  • 2 cups packed arugula
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • heavy pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add pistachios, oil and lemon juice to a blender, then add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Notes

If you want to enjoy this pesto on pasta – cook 8 oz pasta according to packages directions. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water and mix with pesto and cooked pasta.