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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:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh basil, stems removed
  • 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: Add the garlic, walnuts, cheese, and olive oil to a food processor bowl.

  • Step 2: Pulse until a course paste begins to form.

  • Step 3: Add the basil and pulse until blended.

  • Step 4: Check the seasonings.

  • Step 5: Note: Pine nuts can be used in place of walnuts.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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