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Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto
  • Category

    Sauce

  • Cusine

    Italian

Ingredients

3 cups slightly packed basil leaves*

1/2 cup

3 tbsp

1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese

1 - 2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To a food processor add basil, parsley, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic and process mixture until finely minced, while occasionally scraping down sides of processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then with processor running, slowly drizzle in 6 Tbsp olive oil and process until well pureed, occasionally scraping down the sides of processor. Add remaining 2 Tbsp oil if desired to thin. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.