Making Pesto

6 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves packed (50 grams)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup plus 1 Tbs shaved/grated parmigiano reggiano cheese/ pecorino cheese mix
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

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    ["Pesto variation if no mortar and pestle: When using the blender, blend in steps for improved texture and to insure even blending.", "First basil, salt and garlic, and then nuts.", "Add cheese.", "Last step, slowly incorporating the oil into the mix until desired consistency.", "Prep on blender method is only minutes!", "For the \"vero\"" Genovese Pesto you will need a mortar and pestle made of wood

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