BASIC BASIL PESTO

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A special thanks to whoever invented the food processor, which lets us whip up this tasty pesto in 5 minutes flat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 cups packed fresh basil leaves (2 1/4 ounces)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over garlic and roughly chop. Using a flat side of the knife blade, crush mixture into a thick paste. Add to a food processor with pine nuts, basil, and 1 tablespoon oil. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped. With machine running, add remaining oil in a slow, steady stream. Add Parmesan and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 1 g

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