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Easy Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
2.In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
large pot of pasta
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I added parsley - can use any herbs/nuts that you have on hand.

 

 

 

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