HERB PESTO

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Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Basil     Pine Nut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh taragon leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until herbs are finely chopped. Add oil and blend to coarse puree. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto and chill.

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