Sweet Basil From Barry Farm Foods

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	Sweet basil has a strong clove-like scent.   The warm, spicy taste of this herb combines well with garlic and tomatoes and is found in most Italian recipes.           Folk remedies have used sweet basil to aid digestion and relieve flatulence and this claim has been upheld by modern pharmacology.  Research shows that extracts of the plant inhibit organisms that cause dysentery.   RECIPE PARSLEY PESTO SPAGHETTI INGREDIENTS: 6 c. cooked spaghetti* 1/2 c dried parsley* 1 1/2 c chopped walnuts* 2 T minced dried garlic* 6 T grated Parmesan cheese 2 t. dried basil* 3/4 c. olive oil* In a blender, combine parsley, 1 c nuts, garlic, 3 T parmesan, basil and oil.  Blend at high speed until well mixed.    Stir into hot spaghetti and placed in greased baking pan.   Top with remaining cheese and nuts and Heat through in 350ºF oven for 15-20 min.  Serves 4-6. *=available at www.barryfarm.com	NutritionFacts per 1 tbs of Sweet Basil Amount per serving Calories 5 Calories from fat 1 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0.1g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 1mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 0.9g 0% Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2% Protein 0.2g Percent values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. Your daily values may differ. Additional Information 15.2% of calories from Fat 66.7% from Carbohydrates 14.8% from Protein