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Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. fresh basil
2-3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp. pinenuts
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
½ c. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Place garlic, and pine nuts in a good processor; pulse a few times until chopped (30 sec to 1 minute) Add basil leaves and pulse / blend again to mix and incorporate garlic & pinenuts (1 min). Slowly add the olive oil while the processor is running and the mixture is blending together (you do not need to add all of the olive oil). When finished add salt and pepper.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve with pasta, steak, salmon or chicken breast!

 

 

 

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