Categories: not tried, sauces

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in blender container.

2. Pulse on/off 5 or 6 times to coarsely chop ingredients.

3. Trickle in olive oil with blender running until the basil mixture is a puree.

4. Remove pesto from blender container.

5. Stir in pepper and salt to taste.

6. Makes 3/4 cup sauce or 6 2 tablespoon servings.

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