Fresh Basil Pesto
 
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Recipe type: Sauce
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse and dry the fresh basil leaves. Combine basil with the toasted pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, pulse again two more times.
  2. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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