Fresh Basil Pesto
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Category: Sauce Typical recipe from: United States Ready in: 20 minutes Servings: 4 people |  |
| Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese (or Parmesan) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste |
Directions: If you are using walnuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times in a food processor. Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times more. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated Romano cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. |