Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 3 3/4 oz (5 packed cups) fresh basil leaves; 1/4 oz (1/4 cup) pine nuts; 1 large clove garlic, peeled; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for storing; 1 oz grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup from a rasp grater)

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 3/4 oz (5 packed cups) fresh basil leaves
1/4 oz (1/4 cup) pine nuts
1 large clove garlic, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for storing
1 oz grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup from a rasp grater)

Directions

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In a food processer,
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1. Pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper until finely chopped.
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2. with teh motor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the feed tube and process, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed, until the mixture forms a thick paste.
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3. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the Parm.
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4. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.