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"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup Basil, fresh packed leaves
1 Garlic clove
3 tsp Lemon juice, fresh
1 Kosher salt and black pepper
3/8 cup Olive oil, extra-virgin
3 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Add basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and lemon juice into a bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times until finely minced. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spoon or small spatula.

While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady small stream. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

This recipe makes around 2/3 cups of pesto.

Will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
5 Minutes

 

 

 

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