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Basic Pesto

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Simple Pesto recipe with multiple uses.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basil Leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ⅓ cups Pine Nuts
  • ½ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preparation

Using a food processor:

Finely chop the basil and garlic.

Add the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts and pulse into a coarse paste.

With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

Additional Uses:
* Mix it with sour cream for a dip!
* Brush onto grilled meats.
* Spread onto a pizza crust.
* Beat into your eggs before cooking.
* Stir into vegetable soups.

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texasokie on 9.3.2009

I’ve got a ton of Basil in the garden. Thinking about making a big batch of Pesto and freezing it in containers for the winter. Does Pesto freeze well? Any tips? Sounds great!

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ceborgie on 8.28.2009

Delicious!! First time making pesto – I never knew it was so easy! Thanks for the recipe!

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dsolzer on 8.22.2009

Yummy! I picked the Basil from the garden and whipped up this recipe in a few minutes. The Parmesan Cheese blended so well. We cooked bow tie pasta and mixed the Pesto in. Sooo Tasty. Had it for lunch the next day as well. Thanks for the recipe!

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ginabell on 8.10.2009

Great recipe. I thought it was JUST enough to cover a box of pasta, so maybe make more if you want leftovers. Tastes great.

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rhondasue on 8.8.2009

I love fresh homemade pesto. I make it just like you do but leave out the parmesan, and then have it on the side for folks to add as much as they want. I really prefer it without. Also if you want to freeze some for later it is better without the cheese (just add later). Thanks for sharing your ideas. I gave some to friends and they used it on their sandwiches instead of other condiments.

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Jaimi on 7.28.2011

Simple. Straightforward. Yummy!

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