Bacon and pesto are a match made in heaven — so why not mix them together?! This Bacon Pesto is THE pasta sauce for the avid bacon lover.
Makes
20 servings (1¼ cups)
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Cook bacon in a sauté pan until
crisp; transfer to a paper towel-lined
plate. Reserve 2 Tbsp.
drippings.
Pulse bacon, spinach, basil,
Parmesan, vinegar, and pepper
flakes in a food processor until
it forms a paste. With machine
running, drizzle in oil and reserved
bacon drippings; process until
smooth. Season pesto with salt
and pepper.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 52
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 96mg 4%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 0g 0%
Protein 3g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
