PISTOU

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Like pesto, it's a flavor booster par excellence. Try with: vegetable soup, tomato salads, mozzarella.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large garlic clove
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups packed basil leaves
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (3/4 ounce), divided
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storing

Steps:

  • Chop garlic, and add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
  • Tear basil; gradually add to mortar with half the cheese. Pound to a coarse paste; add more leaves once there's room.
  • Stir in the remaining cheese and the oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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