Basic Pesto

5 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
  2. 2
    With the machine running slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
  3. 3
    Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine.
  4. 4
    Store in refrigerator or freezer.

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