PRESTO PESTO

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This recipe comes from my grandmother, who taught my mother, who in turn taught me. It's great anytime, cold or hot, for just you or to feed a whole house!

Provided by VERSachi

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil (tightly packed)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a food processor blend together the nuts, garlic and salt to a paste.
  • Add the basil and begin blending while simultaneously slowly drizzling in the oil.
  • Stir in the cheese by hand in the bowl with which you plan to serve the sauce inches.
  • Bon Apetite!
  • NOTE- walnuts can be substituted for the pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.2, Fat 70.1, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 1548.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.5

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