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Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Cups fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 Cup olive oil
1/3 Cup pine nuts (Optional I don’t use)
Directions:
Directions:
Add the fresh basil leaves, garlic, (if using pine nuts), salt, and pepper to the bowl of your food processor or blender. Pulse 5 times until a coarse mixture forms.
Turn the food processor or blender on low and slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and pulse for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

 

 

 

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