tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post7396761840067158309..comments2024-01-26T08:33:52.678-05:00Comments on Stephanie Cooks: Lighter Tomato Pesto SauceStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14079349355358566720noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-7002847991927988762010-07-13T19:29:44.623-04:002010-07-13T19:29:44.623-04:00Amy- this recipe barely had any nuts because I was...Amy- this recipe barely had any nuts because I was trying to keep the fat/calories down, so yes, you can easily take out the nuts and not effect the taste of THIS recipe. Just up the cheese. However, that traditional pesto flavor comes from the combo of nuts and basil, so unfortunately it's hard to replicate without nuts. I rarely use nuts when I make pesto because I want to make it lighter but it really is what gives it that signature taste.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079349355358566720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-82471736411702406122010-07-13T18:58:10.691-04:002010-07-13T18:58:10.691-04:00Can you make it without nuts? I have not been abl...Can you make it without nuts? I have not been able to find a pesto I can eat since they all seem to have nuts. I have tried just basil with olive oil with no success. Thanks!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-25909134616150105632010-05-27T08:02:39.447-04:002010-05-27T08:02:39.447-04:00Janet- it would definitely work as a pizza sauce. ...Janet- it would definitely work as a pizza sauce. Just add less chicken broth (maybe 3/4 of a cup instead of 1 cup) so its a bit thicker.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079349355358566720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-42354207219360250552010-05-26T23:30:29.254-04:002010-05-26T23:30:29.254-04:00thanks for posting a lighter version of pesto. onc...thanks for posting a lighter version of pesto. once I get the snails to stop eating my basil I am going to give this one a try! :) I like the idea of adding tomato too it too...I wonder how it would be as a pizza sauce?Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357534027149882601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-58840522147067680152010-05-25T15:26:45.305-04:002010-05-25T15:26:45.305-04:00Love that you lightened pesto---it grosses me out ...Love that you lightened pesto---it grosses me out when its super oily! I'll have to give this version a shot.<br /><br />I looooooove my food processor and use it way more than I thought I would!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863427572750525283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-49141789396803010632010-05-25T08:28:39.625-04:002010-05-25T08:28:39.625-04:00Thanks for a great recipe! I have tons of basil in...Thanks for a great recipe! I have tons of basil in my garden so this is perfect!<br /><br />Enjoy your food processor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com