THREE-HERB PESTO

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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Herb     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Mint     Basil     Pine Nut     Spring     Summer     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor purée all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.Pesto keeps in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, chilled, up to 1 week.
  • Let pesto come to room temperature before using. Makes about 1 cup.

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