Name: Classic Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 3 small cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Classic Pesto

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Explore the world of classic pesto! This recipe combines basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan for a versatile and delicious sauce.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Sauces and Seasonings
Method: Blend/Process
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
3 small cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a food processor, working in batches, process the basil leaves until finely chopped.
Add the garlic and nuts and pulse about 6 to 8 times.
Add about half of the olive oil pulse until blended.
With the processor running, ad the remaining olive oil in a steady stream.
Add the Parmesan cheese and process until well blended.
Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.

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