Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Pesto Sauce

We always have this IC Friendly Pesto Sauce on hand. It’s great on pizza, pasta and even lasagna. Make it ahead of time and you’ll always be able to put together a quick and delicious lunch or dinner.

We use this Pesto Sauce in several of our IC Friendly recipes. Great as a pizza sauce, pasta sauce and more! I make it in big batches because it will store in the freezer for up to six months. Whenever I need some, it quickly thaws out and is ready to use in just a few minutes.
This is one sauce you’ll want to have on hand at all times. When you just want a quick lunch or dinner, use this sauce to make our IC Friendly Sourdough Bread Pesto Pizza.

Ingredients:
4 cups fresh basil leaves (about 2 large bunches) NEED NOT DRY THEM
1/3 cup packed fresh chopped parsley need not dry them
1/2 cup olive oil (or try using garlic infused olive oil if you are slightly bothered by fresh garlic and omit garlic cloves below)
5 garlic cloves (optional)
1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons pink rock salt
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Oil or extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
3-4 tbsp melted butter optional
Tiny pinch nutmeg
Small amountt of water

Toasting The Pine Nuts:
Place the pine nuts in a roasting pan in a single layer.
Place in a 400-degree oven and toss several times until nuts are light golden brown, about five to six minutes.
Directions:
Combine first all ingredients except cheese in blender and blend until a paste forms. You’ll probably has to stop often to push the basil down to the bottom.
Add cheeses and blend until smooth
Salt to taste
Separate into small freezer bags as it freezes well for up to 6 months.

More information about this recipe?: www.HealthyICrecipes.com