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Pesto
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Pesto

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups basil leaves fresh
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • sea salt fresh cracked, to taste
  • black pepper fresh cracked, to taste

Instructions

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  1. To make this pesto, use a mortar and pestle, a food processor, or a blender.
  2. In a dry large skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. In a food processor add garlic and pine nuts then pulse until chopped.
  4. Add basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper then pulse until well blended.
  5. Slowly pour the olive oil in while the food processor is on, scraping the sides, then pulse again until thoroughly mixed.
  6. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if necessary. Enjoy!