FRESH BASIL PESTO

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Make and share this Fresh Basil Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maureenie

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Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts (pignoli)
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine basil and garlic in food processor and blend into a fine paste.
  • Add pine nuts and cheese. Process until smooth.
  • With machine running, pour olive oil into feed tube in slow, steady stream and mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer pesto into container. Cover surface of pesto with olive oil.
  • Seal with a tight fitting lid.
  • Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze.
  • Stir oil into pesto before serving.

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