Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Yield: .75
Ingredients: 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, quartered; ¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

This is a classic pesto and is at its best when made with fresh, quality ingredients. Ideal for pastas, sandwiches, meats and more.

Makes .75 serving

Ingredients

2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, quartered
¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a food processor combine basil leaves, garlic, nuts and ¼ cup olive oil. Cover and process with several on-off turns until coarsely chopped, stopping and scraping sides as necessary. Add remaining olive oil and the cheese; process until nearly smooth. Season to taste with sea salt and ground black pepper.

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