Fresh Pesto

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh basil leaves or parsley or spinach, washed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 c. walnuts
  • 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 c. olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine fresh leaves and garlic in a food processor.
  2. 2
    Blend into a fine paste, scraping sides often.
  3. 3
    Add walnuts and cheese. Process until smooth, but slightly grainy.
  4. 4
    Pour olive oil through feed tube slowly with machine running.
  5. 5
    Mix until smooth.
  6. 6
    Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  7. 7
    Use within one month.
  8. 8
    Store in refrigerator.

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