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Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups fresh basil leaves, removed from stems
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts or almonds
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot pasta water, milk or cream to reach desired consistency
Directions:
Directions:
Blend basil, oil and garlic in a blender or food processor. Next, blend in salt and nuts. Lastly, blend in Parmesan cheese. Add hot pasta water, milk or cream to reach desired consistency. Enjoy over pasta.

 

 

 

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