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Nonno's Basilica Pesto (Pesto di Basilica) Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 bunch of basil (1 mazzetto di basilico)
• 5-6 cloves of garlic (5-6 spicchio d'aglio)
• 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese - Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 cucchiai di
formaggio)
• 3 tablespoons of pine nuts (3 cucchiai di pinoli)
• 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil (1/2 bicchiere di olio d'oliva)
Directions:
Directions:
• Grind all ingredients well with blender (Macinare bene con il blender)
• Store in freezer (Conservare al Congelatore)
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Recipe card written by Nonno – Pesto is one of my very favorite pasta toppings and so easy to make at home. Wonderful memories!!! 😊

 

 

 

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