Yummy Pesto

"A great, standard pesto recipe"
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
4 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place basil leaves and garlic in food processor or blender and process until leaves are finely chopped.
  • Add nuts and process until nuts are finely chopped.
  • Add cheese and process until combined.
  • With the machine running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • After the oil is incorporated, turn off the machine and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If not using immediately, store in an air-tight container with a thin coating of olive oil on top to keep the sauce from turning dark.
  • Pesto will keep well in the refrigerator for a week or more.
  • This recipe yields approximately 3-1/2 to 4 cups, and can be halved.

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Reviews

  1. Pretty good! I found using some grated pecorino cheese and a little lime or lemon juice adds a bit more bite to the recipe. It needed about a half teaspoon of salt as well.
     
  2. I doubled the recipe since I had tons of basil. Gave it to my friends..They are now placing orders for next year...Thanks for the great recipe.
     
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