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Pesto
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
Fresh Pasta
Ingredients
2
cups
fresh basil leaves
no stems
2
tablespoons
pine nuts
or walnuts
2
large cloves garlic
½
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
½
cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
With the machine running, slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.