Pesto

6 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh basil
  • 1/3-1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed (not pressed with a garlic press)
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    {"0":"In a mortar and pestle, grind basil with salt, pine nuts and garlic.","1":"If using food processor, add oil as well, adjusting thickness depending on desired use.","2":"Add the cheese and mix well. for tossing with pasta, be sure pesto is not too stiff.","3":"For layering in a cheese torta, keep the pesto at a paste-like consistency.","5":"(Makes enough pesto to serve 6 servings of pasta when thinned with olive oil."}

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