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Basil Pesto

Here's how you make Basil Pesto
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups basil leaves (packed, leaves only)
  • 4 medium garlic cloves (or 5 small, or 3 jumbo)
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted, Bazil nuts will work fine to)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (optional)
  • Ground pepper and salt (to taste)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Mix in chopped parsley (this is optional you don't have to add it)

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