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Basil Pesto

10 min • 4 to 6 servings •
John S

10 min •     4 to 6 servings•

John S

A plate of spaghetti coated in fresh green pesto sauce, garnished with pine nuts, with a jar of pesto and olive oil bottle in the background.

Here is a classic pesto. Great tossed with your favorite pasta. Top soups and bread. It is a must have for the pantry.

Ready

  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 3 ea garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • ½ cup grated imported Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ cup grated imported Romano cheese
  • Salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

    • Set

  • Food processor
  • Jar for storage

    • Go!

  • Place basil, garlic, cheeses and pine nuts in food processor.
  • With machine running, drizzle in olive oil and continue processing to a paste.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Store in jar in refrigerator.

    • Recommendations

    If paste is to thick for your preference, you can add more olive oil.

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