Pesto

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 1 c. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c. parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. pine nuts, walnuts or almonds
  • 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • dash of white wine (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put basil into blender.
  2. 2
    Add rest of ingredients, except cheese.
  3. 3
    Finely chop, punching down as needed.
  4. 4
    Add additional oil, if necessary, to attain a loose paste that is not too soupy or runny.
  5. 5
    Remove from blender into bowl.
  6. 6
    Add cheese.
  7. 7
    Great over pasta, fish, bread, etc.

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