Basic Basil Pesto Sauce

7 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (475 ml) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) good-quality olive oil (can use 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted pine nuts
  • 2 or more garlic cloves, peeled (use more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh grated Parmesan cheese (no green can stuff) (can use 3/4 cup)
  • lime juice (needs to be some sort of acid, lemon, vinegar, etc. - I like lime the best)
  • salt to taste

Directions

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    ["Process in food processor or blender.", "Can be done with mortar and pestle also; but, takes a lot of \"elbow\"".""

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