Pesto

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2/3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 c. fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 c. grated cheese
  • 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine oil, pepper and garlic in blender.
  2. 2
    Add some basil and blend.
  3. 3
    Add the rest gradually until thin.
  4. 4
    If too thick, add more oil.
  5. 5
    Pour into bowl and add cheese and pine nuts.
  6. 6
    Mix well.
  7. 7
    Put in small containers and drizzle oil onto the back of a spoon to form a protective layer on top of pesto.
  8. 8
    Store in refrigerator or freezer.
  9. 9
    Do not heat pesto.
  10. 10
    (One cup of pesto for 1 pound pasta.)

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