Fresh Basil Pesto
(from Violetdragonfy’s recipe box)
Source: simplyrecipes.com (from RecipeThing user bradleygirl)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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If you are using walnuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times in a food processor.
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Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times more. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
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Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
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Add the grated Romano cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Makes 1 cup.
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Serve with pasta, or over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices.