Pesto
(from AnnM917’s recipe box)
Source: Safeway recipe card (from RecipeThing user kintyre)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 6 people
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
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Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in blender container.
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Pulse on/off 5 or 6 times to coarsely chop ingredients.
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Trickle in olive oil with blender running until the basil mixture is a puree.
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Remove pesto from blender container.
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Stir in pepper and salt to taste.
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Makes 3/4 cup sauce or 6 2 tablespoon servings.