Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese; Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/basil-pesto-recipe2.html?oc=linkback

7 ingredients

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Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/basil-pesto-recipe2.html?oc=linkback

Directions

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