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Basil Pesto




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup olive oil


Recipe



In work bowl of food processor or blender, process basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic and salt until a paste forms.
With the machine running, add oil in a steady stream until evenly blended.
Perfect pesto partners
* Toss with favorite pastas such as angel hair, linguine or ravioli. Serve warm or chilled.
* Use to baste meat, poultry or seafood when grilling.
* Place on fresh-sliced tomatoes and grill.
* Use as a base for bruschetta.
* Use as a condiment for sandwiches.
Preparation time: 5 minutes