TRADITIONAL PESTO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano
1/2 cup grated grana Padano
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using a pestle and mortar or a food processor, crush the basil. Add the olive oil, cheeses, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and crush until a paste is formed.
  • Serve with warm pasta, on top of pizza's, or plain with bread.

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