MY FAVORITE PESTO RECIPE

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This is the best pesto recipe I've found yet. It's the perfect ratio of basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan/Romano cheese.

Provided by E.A.4957

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups of firmly packed basil leaves, washed and dried
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb pasta, I use wheel pasta

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups basil leaves, garlic and 1/3 of the pine nuts in a blender or food processor and puree to desired smoothness.
  • Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Romano cheese and blend briefly.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in 4 quarts of water until very al dente.
  • Drain and toss in a large bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Cool to room temperature, occasionally stiring the pasta to coat thoroughly.
  • Mix reserved pesto with pasta.
  • Garnish with the remaining nuts and fresh basil leaves and put the additional cheese in a serving bowl to put on top of pasta if desired.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.9, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 240.4, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 18.4

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