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Basil Pesto

Type: Dips, Sauces, and Spreads

Ingredients

• 1 or 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 3 cups loosely packed basil leaves, stripped from stems
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Chop garlic, salt and pine nuts in a blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add basil and olive oil; pure� until smooth.
2. Add the cheese and process just to combine; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with pasta or grilled meats or vegetables.