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Pesto

One of God's gifts--truly. A reason for summer to exist.





List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 cups fesh basil, packed
  
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  
• 1/4 cup pinenuts
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less, to taste)
  
• Pepper
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  






Instructions



1. Place all ingredients except olive oil in food processor. Process until well mixed. Slowly drizzle olive oil into processor keeping motor running.
   






Final Comments


This makes a quick pasta meal--just cook the pasta, drain it, and stir in some of the pesto sauce.

Also a treat on crostini.