Basil Pesto
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Pasta Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 ounces Parmesan cheese -- grated
3 whole garlic clove
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh basil -- packed
3/4 cup pine nuts
substitute almonds or hazelnuts as desired
Grate Parmesan cheese in food processor or blender and set aside.
With chopping blade in place, puree garlic cloves in enough olive oil to
form a paste and allow to stand for 15 minutes add pine nuts and process to finely grind the nuts. Meanwhile, wash and dry
thoroughly basil. Add herbs to olive oil mixture in food
processor/blender and puree. Add grated cheese, and additional
olive oil as needed (1 cup may not be needed). Toss with favorite hot
pasta.